Refiner Chemical Pulp (RCP) from Mexico
Refiner Chemical Pulp (RCP) is produced by chemically treating wood chips before refining in pressurized refiners, clearly combining chemical and mechanical processes. This semi-chemical pulp is classified under tariff item 4705.00.00 as wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes, used in tissue and towel products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Document the chemical treatment (e.g
• sodium sulfite) and pressurized refining steps to support 4705.00.00 classification
• Verify the pulp is not a dissolving grade by checking insoluble fraction and ash content per Chapter 47 Note 1
• Include process conditions (temperature, pressure, chemical charge) in your import documentation for CBSA