Unbleached Nonconiferous Sulfate Wood Pulp from China
This is unbleached chemical wood pulp produced via the sulfate process from nonconiferous woods like beech or eucalyptus, excluding dissolving grades. It has an insoluble fraction below 92% in the specified caustic soda test, classifying it under HTS 4703.19.00.00 as nonconiferous, unbleached soda or sulfate pulp. Primarily used in papermaking for kraft paper and packaging.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify pulp meets nonconiferous origin and unbleached status via chemical analysis certificates to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test reports confirming insoluble fraction <92% for non-dissolving grade
• Ensure documentation specifies sulfate process to distinguish from soda-only pulps