Unbleached Acacia Sulfate Wood Pulp from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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