Viscose-Grade Sulfate Dissolving Pulp from Pine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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