Bleached Spruce-Pine-Fir (SPF) Kraft Pulp from China
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.
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
• Provide blended species breakdown in documentation to affirm coniferous classification
• Test for ash content if sulfite process suspected, but confirm sulfate for this code
• Use refrigerated containers if high temperatures could affect bleach stability