Semi-bleached Coniferous Soda Wood Pulp Sheets from China
Semi-bleached coniferous chemical wood pulp produced via the soda process, supplied in sheet form for papermaking. It falls under HTS 4703.21.0020 as it is semi-bleached (bleach content between fully unbleached and fully bleached), coniferous, and not dissolving grade (insoluble fraction below 92%). Used primarily in manufacturing printing and writing papers.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify bleach level via ISO 302 test to confirm semi-bleached status (kappa number 8-18); obtain certificate of analysis from supplier
• Ensure coniferous species documentation (e.g
• pine, fir) to avoid reclassification
• Watch for moisture content declarations to prevent duty disputes