Semi-bleached Coniferous Kraft Pulp for Tissue from China
Kraft (sulfate) semi-bleached pulp from coniferous woods like hemlock, optimized for soft tissue production. Under HTS 4703.21.0020 as chemical woodpulp, soda/sulfate, semi-bleached coniferous non-dissolving grade.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure pulp viscosity data confirms non-dissolving status
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for bales
• Monitor for fungal contamination common in pulp shipments