Unbleached Coniferous Kraft Pulp from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify pulp meets unbleached criteria (yellowness > certain threshold) via lab testing to avoid misclassification as bleached
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming coniferous species origin and sulfate process
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration of alpha-cellulose content leading to dissolving grade scrutiny