Hardwood Semi-Chemical Pulp from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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