Hardwood Semi-Chemical Pulp
Hardwood Semi-Chemical Pulp is produced from hardwoods like aspen or eucalyptus using a chemi-mechanical process that combines chemical softening with mechanical defibration. This hybrid method qualifies it under tariff item 4705.00.00 as wood pulp from combined mechanical and chemical pulping, suitable for tissue and fluff applications.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the hardwood pulp is bleached and chemically produced with minimal mechanical action
Bleached chemical hardwood pulp falls under heading 47.03.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide evidence of the chemical treatment (e.g
• sodium sulfite or caustic soda) and mechanical refining steps in your import paperwork
• Verify the pulp is not classified as dissolving grade by testing per Chapter 47 Note 1 if requested
• Specify the hardwood species and process parameters to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 4705.00.00
Bleached Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (BCTMP)
Bleached Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (BCTMP) is produced by chemically treating wood chips with sodium sulfite or similar agents, followed by mechanical refining under steam pressure, and then peroxide bleaching to achieve high brightness. This combined chemical and mechanical process qualifies it as wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes under tariff item 4705.00.00.
Chemi-Groundwood Pulp (CGP)
Chemi-Groundwood Pulp (CGP) involves treating wood chips with mild chemicals to soften them before mechanical grinding between stones, combining chemical and mechanical actions in the pulping process. This hybrid method places it under tariff item 4705.00.00 as wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes.
Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP)
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.
Eucalyptus CTMP
Eucalyptus CTMP is a chemi-thermomechanical pulp made from eucalyptus wood, combining chemical pretreatment and mechanical refining to produce fluff pulp with high absorbency. This combined pulping process places it under tariff item 4705.00.00 as wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical processes.
High-Yield Bleached Pulp
High-Yield Bleached Pulp is a semi-chemical pulp with a yield above 90%, produced through a combination of chemical treatment and mechanical refining, followed by bleaching. This high-yield combined process classifies it under tariff item 4705.00.00 as wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes.
Newsprint Grade CTMP
Newsprint Grade CTMP is chemi-thermomechanical pulp optimized for newsprint production, featuring specific freeness and opacity achieved through combined chemical and mechanical pulping. This hybrid process places it under tariff item 4705.00.00 as wood pulp from a combination of mechanical and chemical processes.