Semi-bleached Pine Sulfate Pulp Flakes from China
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.
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
• 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