Unbleached Acacia Sulfate Wood Pulp from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
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