Stone Groundwood Pulp (SGW) Unbleached from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Document log preparation (debarking only, no chemicals) to confirm pure mechanical process
• Use breathable bale covers to manage moisture without preservatives