Southern Pine Unbleached Kraft Pulp
High-yield unbleached kraft pulp from southern yellow pine (coniferous), ideal for brown paper bags and multiwall sacks. Produced via sulfate digestion without bleaching to preserve tensile strength. HTS 4703.11.00.00 applies to this coniferous, non-dissolving chemical woodpulp.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bleached and non-coniferous
Bleaching changes unbleached status; non-coniferous species would use 4703.22.
If mechanical pulp process
Mechanical rather than chemical process (soda/sulfate) falls under semi-chemical or mechanical pulp headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact kappa number (lignin measure) to confirm unbleached status
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for pulp bales
• Pitfall: Mislabeling as bleached if minor brightening agents used
Related Products under HTS 4703.11.00.00
Unbleached Coniferous Kraft Pulp
Unbleached chemical woodpulp produced from coniferous trees using the sulfate process, not meeting dissolving grade specifications. It is primarily used in the production of kraft paper, linerboard, and packaging materials due to its high strength properties. Classified under HTS 4703.11.00.00 as unbleached coniferous soda or sulfate pulp other than dissolving grades.
Pine Sulfate Woodpulp Unbleached
Unbleached soda or sulfate pulp derived from pine trees (coniferous softwood), suitable for corrugated board and sack paper production. This pulp retains natural lignin for strength, distinguishing it from bleached or dissolving varieties. Falls under HTS 4703.11.00.00 for its coniferous source and unbleached state.
Douglas Fir Sulfate Pulp Unbleached
Unbleached coniferous woodpulp from Douglas fir trees via sulfate process, used in linerboard and containerboard manufacturing. Its long fibers provide excellent burst resistance. Classified in 4703.11.00.00 as unbleached coniferous chemical pulp excluding dissolving grades.
Radiata Pine Unbleached Softwood Pulp
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.
Hemlock Coniferous Kraft Pulp Unbleached
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.
Spruce-Fir Blend Unbleached Pulp
Unbleached sulfate pulp blend from spruce and fir trees (both coniferous), used in sack kraft and specialty papers. Maintains natural color and strength. HTS 4703.11.00.00 as coniferous unbleached chemical woodpulp.