Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP) from Japan
Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP) is manufactured by treating wood chips with chemicals such as sodium sulfite before mechanical refining under steam pressure, yielding high-strength, high-yield pulp. This integrated chemical and mechanical process classifies it under tariff item 4705.00.00 as wood pulp from combined pulping processes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Maintain supplier certificates detailing the chemical and mechanical steps to support the 4705.00.00 classification
• Verify that the pulp does not meet dissolving grade criteria (insoluble fraction ≥92% for soda/sulphate or ≥88% for sulphite) to avoid reclassification
• Include the chemical charge and refining conditions in your import documentation