Semi-bleached Pine Sulfate Pulp Flakes
Flake-form semi-bleached sulfate process pulp from coniferous pine trees, ideal for tissue and hygiene paper production. Classified under HTS 4703.21.0020 due to its semi-bleached state, coniferous origin, and exclusion from dissolving grades by chemical composition. Provides balanced brightness and strength for absorbent papers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fully bleached
Full bleaching (85%+ ISO brightness) places it in 4703.22 subheading, while semi-bleached remains in 4703.21.
If unbleached non-coniferous
Unbleached pulp from non-coniferous woods like acacia goes to 4703.19, split by bleaching and wood type.
If converted into newsprint paper
Once processed into actual paper (not just pulp), it moves to Chapter 48 under paper headings like 4801 for newsprint.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include pulp brightness test results (typically 60-80% ISO for semi-bleached) in import docs
• Confirm sulfate (Kraft) process via supplier cert to distinguish from soda
• Beware of bale packaging weights affecting freight classification
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