Pellet Binder Lignin Sulfonate from China
Spray-dried sodium lignosulfonate from hardwood sulfite pulp, binding wood, feed, and fertilizer pellets during extrusion. HTS 3804.00.5000 covers this concentrated form of wood pulp manufacturing residual.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Feed-grade requires FDA prior notice and safety data
• Particle size distribution affects binder efficacy declaration
• Organic certification possible if from certified sustainable pulp