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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4703.21.00Same rate: 25%

If no viable alternative; exact match

N/A - precisely fits bleached coniferous non-dissolving.

4702.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If for high-purity dissolving applications

If insoluble fraction exceeds 92% in NaOH test, it becomes dissolving grade under 4702.

4703.19.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If unbleached or semibleached nonconiferous

Nonconiferous unbleached pulp uses 4703.19; species and bleach state dictate.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit pulp freeness data (CSF values) to confirm papermaking suitability and non-dissolving status

Label shipments clearly as 'bleached coniferous sulfate pulp' matching tariff description

Avoid bundling with unbleached pulp to prevent mixed classification issues

Related Products 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 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.