Bleached Pine Chemical Woodpulp from Germany
Sulfate process pulp from pine trees (coniferous), bleached to high whiteness for packaging and hygiene papers. Falls under HTS 4703.21.00 as semibleached/bleached coniferous chemical woodpulp, other than dissolving grades for specialty fibers. Purity levels exclude it from rayon production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Conduct alpha-cellulose solubility test to confirm non-dissolving status; retain lab reports for CBP review
• Label bales with pulp type, brightness, and origin; pitfall is vague descriptions leading to 4703.19 unbleached classification
• Check for anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like Indonesia