Refiner Chemical Pulp (RCP) from United States
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 — United States → 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