Bleached Sulfite Dissolving Wood Pulp for Sponges from China
Bleached sulfite pulp meeting dissolving grade standards for regenerated cellulose sponge production, used in household cleaning products. Falls under HTS 4702.00.00.20 due to sulfite process and caustic insolubility metrics. Provides the porous structure base for sponge manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include bleaching process details and purity tests; unbleached claims can shift classification
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for bulk pulp bales to avoid quarantine issues