Alpha Pulp Dissolving Grades (Pine) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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