Bleached Douglas Fir Sulfate Pulp from China
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.
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
• 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