Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft Pulp (NBSK) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Include ISO brightness certificates (typically 85+ for bleached pulp) to substantiate classification
• Declare exact coniferous species origin to prevent shifts to non-coniferous codes
• Ensure no chemical additives that could classify it as modified pulp under 4703.29