Unbleached Poplar Chemical Wood Pulp from China
Unbleached soda or sulfate pulp from poplar (nonconiferous deciduous wood), not dissolving grades. Classified in 4703.19.00.00 for nonconiferous chemical pulps without bleaching. Suited for corrugated medium and linerboard.
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
• Conduct species verification via DNA or botanical analysis if challenged
• Declare exact process (soda/sulfate) in entry docs
• Avoid pitfalls by ensuring pulp is free of chemical brighteners