</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Unbleached Nonconiferous Sulfate Wood Pulp from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Unbleached Nonconiferous Sulfate Wood Pulp from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4703.19.00.00