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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If converted to kraft paper
Fabricated into unbleached kraft paper (>150g/m², not sack type) moves to 4804.19 in paper chapter.
If sulfite-based
Sulfite unbleached nonconiferous pulps use 4704.29, process-specific heading.
If other chemical processes
Non-soda/sulfate chemical methods for nonconiferous unbleached pulp go to 4703.59.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Kraft process confirmation via black liquor residue tests
• Specify hardwood mix ratios in docs
• Common issue: Moisture adjustments for net weight duties
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Unbleached Nonconiferous Sulfate Wood Pulp
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