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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, 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