Alpha Cellulose Dissolving Pulp from Eucalyptus
High-purity sulfate dissolving pulp derived from eucalyptus wood, with over 92% alpha cellulose content and low insoluble fraction after caustic soda testing. Classified under HTS 4702.00.0040 as sulfate chemical woodpulp for dissolving grades, used primarily in viscose rayon and cellophane production. Its high purity meets the chapter note criteria for dissolving applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for paper production rather than dissolving
Pulp not meeting dissolving grade solubility (under 92% insoluble) falls under chemical woodpulp for other uses like papermaking in 4703.
If mechanically processed with chemical treatment
Semi-chemical or chemi-mechanical pulps are classified in 4701 based on production method, not purity for dissolving.
If sulfite process instead of sulfate/soda
Sulfite dissolving pulps (88%+ solubility, ash ≤0.15%) go under the sulfite subheading within the same dissolving grades heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify solubility test results (92%+ insoluble fraction in 18% NaOH) via lab certification to confirm dissolving grade status and avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed chemical analysis reports including alpha cellulose, ash content (<0.15% for sulfite but applicable for quality), and brightness for CBP review
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