Unbleached Acacia Sulfate Wood Pulp from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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