Sulfite Chemical Woodpulp, Dissolving Grades from Japan
Sulfite process chemical woodpulp with ≥88% insoluble fraction and ash ≤0.15%, used in high-purity applications like cellulose derivatives. HTS 4702.00.00 covers this due to strict chapter note criteria for dissolving grades. Commonly sourced from beech or spruce for acetate film production.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mandatory ash content certification ≤0.15% for sulfite pulp; test both solubility and ash to meet dual criteria
• Declare production process explicitly on commercial invoice to distinguish from soda/sulfate variants