Unbleached Birch Soda Wood Pulp from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use ISO brightness tests (<20%) to prove unbleached
• Document birch sourcing from nonconiferous regions
• Pitfall: Blending with coniferous pulp requires separate classification