3804.00.50.00/Wood Pulp Lye Dispersant for Ceramics/Japan

Wood Pulp Lye Dispersant for Ceramics from Japan

Modified lignin sulfonate from concentrated softwood pulp lyes, serving as a deflocculant in ceramic slip casting. Falls under HTS 3804.00.5000 as it originates from wood pulp production residuals, excluding tall oil.

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%

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Import Tips

• Species-specific origin (softwood/hardwood) may affect duty rates

• Ensure no tall oil contamination via GC-MS testing

• Industrial end-use declarations prevent consumer product misrouting