Radiata Pine Unbleached Softwood Pulp from China
Unbleached sulfate pulp from Pinus radiata (coniferous plantation pine), commonly imported for newsprint and kraft paper mills. Retains brown color from lignin, non-dissolving grade. HTS 4703.11.00.00 covers this coniferous chemical woodpulp.
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
• Sustainability certs like FSC helpful for customs clearance
• Test for insoluble fraction to rule out dissolving grade
• Avoid bulk shipping without proper bale wrapping