Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Verify pulp brightness and kappa number via lab testing to confirm bleached status and avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates detailing wood species (coniferous) and process (soda/sulfate) for customs compliance
• Watch for moisture content declarations, as discrepancies can lead to valuation disputes