Alpha Pulp Dissolving Grades (Pine) from Canada
Pine softwood alpha pulp with 96% cellulose for non-woven fabrics via viscose process. HTS 4702.00.00 due to exceeding solubility thresholds for chemical dissolving applications. Key raw material for medical disposables.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• High alpha claims need third-party lab validation; >95% typical for this grade
• Medical end-use requires FDA-equivalent docs if re-exported