Hemlock Coniferous Kraft Pulp Unbleached from China
Unbleached kraft pulp from western hemlock (Tsuga heterophylla, coniferous), valued for tissue and towel grade papers. Sulfate process yields strong, absorbent fibers. Fits HTS 4703.11.00.00 for unbleached coniferous non-dissolving pulp.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab reports for brightness <50% ISO to prove unbleached
• Declare REACH compliance if EU-bound
• Pitfall: Overlooking fumigation for wooden dunnage