Brazilian Eucalyptus Pulpwood Billets from China
Eucalyptus dunnii pulpwood billets from Brazilian plantations, roughly cut 4-foot lengths for bleached pulp production, bark partially stripped. HTS 4403.98.0023 designates these as eucalyptus pulpwood in the rough.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Brazilian exporters must provide MAPA export certificates specifying pulpwood grade
• Use dunnage free of bark to prevent contaminating pulpwood shipment
• Declare as 'green pulpwood' if moisture >40%; affects valuation basis