Semi-bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp from China
Kraft (sulfate) process semi-bleached pulp from mixed non-coniferous hardwoods like birch and maple. Primarily for graphic papers, its semi-bleached nature and non-dissolving specs match HTS 4703.29.00.20.
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
• Classify based on dominant species; ensure >50% non-coniferous content declaration
• Test for residual lignin (kappa number) to distinguish from fully bleached grades
• Prepare for CBP pulp sampling; maintain chain-of-custody records from mill