Viscose-Grade Sulfate Dissolving Pulp from Pine

Sulfate process dissolving pulp from southern pine, engineered for viscose fiber manufacturing with high alpha cellulose and reactivity. Meets HTS 4702.00.0040 criteria for sulfate dissolving grades per chapter note solubility test. Essential raw material for textiles and nonwovens.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4703.29.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If lower purity for non-dissolving uses

If insoluble fraction below 92%, it's standard sulfate pulp for paper under 4703, not dissolving grades.

4702.00.00Same rate: 35%

If in bales for retail packaging

Same sulfate dissolving pulp but distinguished by packaging/form; .10 for baled, though both dissolving.

2915.90.50Lower: 28.8% vs 35%

If highly refined to cellulose derivatives

If further processed into chemical derivatives like cellulose acetate, it shifts from pulp to saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments with exact wood species and process (Kraft/sulfate) to match hierarchy and prevent misclassification to generic pulp

Anticipate requests for viscosity and degree of polymerization data, as these affect end-use verification in dissolving applications