Unbleached Acacia Sulfate Wood Pulp

Sulfate process pulp from acacia hardwood (nonconiferous), unbleached, non-dissolving grade per chapter notes. HTS 4703.19.00.00 applies for its chemical woodpulp characteristics from non-softwood sources. Common in sack paper and specialty kraft applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4703Same rate: 35%

If coniferous like radiata pine

Coniferous unbleached sulfate pulp uses 4703.11/4703.12, strictly separated by wood species (softwood vs hardwood).

4704.19.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sulfite process

Unbleached sulfite pulps (non-dissolving) from nonconiferous woods are in 4704.19, differentiated by cooking liquor (bisulfite vs. sulfate).

4802.54.10.00Same rate: 35%

If made into uncoated writing paper

Post-pulping into paper weighing <150 g/m² shifts to Chapter 48 paper headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lignin content and kappa number reports to affirm unbleached status

Certify acacia origin to avoid coniferous misclassification

Common pitfall: incorrect insoluble fraction testing leading to dissolving grade disputes

Related Products under HTS 4703.19.00.00

Unbleached Nonconiferous Sulfate Wood Pulp

This is unbleached chemical wood pulp produced via the sulfate process from nonconiferous woods like beech or eucalyptus, excluding dissolving grades. It has an insoluble fraction below 92% in the specified caustic soda test, classifying it under HTS 4703.19.00.00 as nonconiferous, unbleached soda or sulfate pulp. Primarily used in papermaking for kraft paper and packaging.

Unbleached Beech Sulfate Pulp

Unbleached sulfate wood pulp derived from beech hardwood, a nonconiferous species, not meeting dissolving grade criteria. Classified under 4703.19.00.00 for its chemical processing and unbleached state, ideal for brown paper bags and corrugated board. The pulp retains natural lignin content without oxidative bleaching.

Unbleached Eucalyptus Soda Pulp

Chemical wood pulp from eucalyptus (nonconiferous) made by the soda process, unbleached and below dissolving grade thresholds. Falls under HTS 4703.19.00.00 due to its hardwood origin and lack of bleaching. Used in tissue and writing paper production.

Unbleached Poplar Chemical Wood Pulp

Unbleached soda or sulfate pulp from poplar (nonconiferous deciduous wood), not dissolving grades. Classified in 4703.19.00.00 for nonconiferous chemical pulps without bleaching. Suited for corrugated medium and linerboard.

Unbleached Birch Soda Wood Pulp

Soda process chemical pulp from birch (nonconiferous), unbleached and standard grade per solubility tests. HTS 4703.19.00.00 covers this nonconiferous unbleached pulp for newsprint and board. Retains brown color from unremoved lignins.

Unbleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp

Kraft (sulfate) pulp from mixed nonconiferous hardwoods like maple or oak, unbleached non-dissolving. Fits HTS 4703.19.00.00 as chemical woodpulp from non-conifers without bleach treatment. Key raw material for multi-wall sacks.