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Rayon Staple Fiber Grade Sulfate Pulp from Acacia

Sulfate dissolving pulp from acacia hardwood, optimized for regenerated rayon staple fibers with superior solubility per chapter note. Falls under HTS 4702.00.0040 for sulfate chemical woodpulp dissolving grades. Key input for textile yarn production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4703Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If sold as paper pulp

Same sulfate process but marketed/purity for paper shifts to 4703 non-dissolving.

3805Lower: 16.2% vs 37.5%

If treated with resins or tall oil

If impregnated or treated for specific industrial uses, moves to Chapter 38 as wood chemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use ISO 9001 certified labs for pre-shipment solubility testing to expedite customs entry

• Declare end-use (e.g

• viscose spinning) in import docs to support classification and quota avoidance