Stone Groundwood Pulp (SGW) Unbleached from Japan
SGW is the original mechanical pulp made by grinding debarked logs against a rotating stone, yielding long fibers for wallpaper base and low-grade printing paper. Its unrefined nature retains full wood components. HTS 4701.00.00.00 includes all groundwood mechanical pulps.
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
• Document log preparation (debarking only, no chemicals) to confirm pure mechanical process
• Use breathable bale covers to manage moisture without preservatives