Bleached
Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades: > Semibleached or bleached: > Coniferous > Bleached
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 4703.21.00.40
Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp
This is bleached coniferous chemical woodpulp produced via the sulfate (kraft) process, other than dissolving grades, with a cellulose content suitable for papermaking. It falls under HTS 4703.21.0040 due to its semibleached or bleached state from coniferous sources, meeting the chapter's criteria for non-dissolving chemical woodpulp. Primarily used in manufacturing printing and writing paper.
Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp (NBSK)
NBSK is a premium bleached sulfate pulp from northern coniferous trees like spruce and fir, optimized for high-strength tissue and paper products. Classified under HTS 4703.21.0040 for its bleached coniferous non-dissolving chemical woodpulp characteristics per chapter notes. Essential for hygiene papers and specialty grades.
Bleached Douglas Fir Sulfate Pulp
Sulfate pulp derived from bleached Douglas fir, a coniferous species, used in packaging and linerboard production. It qualifies for HTS 4703.21.0040 as bleached chemical woodpulp from coniferous sources, excluding dissolving grades per the 92% insolubility threshold. Ideal for corrugated board manufacturing.
Bleached Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) Kraft Pulp
A blend of bleached kraft pulp from spruce, pine, and fir trees—all coniferous—used for printing papers and market pulp sales. HTS 4703.21.0040 applies to this semibleached or bleached coniferous soda/sulfate pulp, non-dissolving as defined in chapter notes. High demand in graphic arts sector.
Market Bleached Coniferous Pulp for Tissue
Bleached sulfate pulp from coniferous woods, marketed in bales for soft tissue and towel production. Fits HTS 4703.21.0040 as non-dissolving bleached chemical woodpulp from coniferous sources, compliant with chapter's purity definitions. Key input for consumer hygiene products.
Elemental Chlorine Free (ECF) Bleached Pine Pulp
ECF bleached sulfate pulp from pine trees (coniferous), environmentally friendly with no chlorine gas, for printing/writing paper. HTS 4703.21.0040 covers this bleached non-dissolving coniferous chemical woodpulp per official chapter notes. Low AOX content appeals to sustainable markets.