Semi-bleached Spruce Chemical Wood Pulp Rolls from China
Rolls of semi-bleached chemical wood pulp from spruce trees using sulfate process, suited for packaging and kraft paper. HTS 4703.21.0020 applies as semi-bleached coniferous pulp other than dissolving grades, with specific kappa number confirming non-full bleach status.
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
• Document coniferous source (spruce/fir/pine) with origin cert for preferential tariffs
• Test for ash content and viscosity to affirm non-dissolving grade
• Avoid mixing with bleached bales to prevent customs reclassification