Semi-bleached Non-coniferous Soda Wood Pulp from Germany
This is semi-bleached chemical wood pulp produced via the soda process from non-coniferous trees like poplar or eucalyptus, excluding dissolving grades. It undergoes partial bleaching to achieve a brightness level typically between 50-70% ISO, classifying it under HTS 4703.29.00.20 due to its semi-bleached status and non-coniferous origin.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify pulp brightness and kappa number via lab testing to confirm semi-bleached status (typically 50-70% ISO brightness)
• Provide mill certificates detailing cooking process (soda), species (non-coniferous), and insoluble fraction below dissolving grade thresholds
• Avoid misclassification as bleached by ensuring documentation shows incomplete bleaching process