Bleached Sulfite Dissolving Wood Pulp for Sponges from Japan
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 — 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
• 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