Pellet Binder Lignin Sulfonate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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