Debarked Eucalyptus Pulpwood Rounds from China
Eucalyptus spp. wood rounds with bark removed, left in rough cylindrical form measuring 6-10 inches diameter, harvested specifically for chemical or mechanical pulp processing in paper manufacturing. Falls under HTS 4403.98.0023 as pulpwood in the rough, not further processed into lumber.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include mill specifications confirming pulp end-use to prevent CBP reclassifying as general fuelwood or sawlogs
• Measure moisture content documentation; pulpwood over 50% moisture may face additional quarantine scrutiny
• Bundle logs securely with metal straps to avoid shifting during ocean transit, common pitfall for round wood