4702.00.00/Alpha Pulp Dissolving Grades (Pine)/Japan

Alpha Pulp Dissolving Grades (Pine) from Japan

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 — 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%

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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