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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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