Semi-bleached Poplar Chemical Wood Pulp
Chemical soda or sulfate pulp from poplar trees, semi-bleached for medium-grade printing and writing papers. Non-coniferous origin and partial delignification exclude it from dissolving grades, fitting HTS 4703.29.00.20.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from coniferous species like pine
Coniferous wood pulp, even semi-bleached, falls under separate 4703.22 subcategory.
If mechanical rather than chemical process
Mechanical pulping (groundwood) uses different heading 4701, not chemical cooking.
If unbleached non-coniferous
Unbleached status without any bleaching treatment directs to 4703.19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain supplier declarations specifying non-coniferous species and semi-bleaching stage (kappa 20-40)
• Ensure pulp sheets/dry laps meet moisture content standards (<10%) for proper customs valuation
• Beware of blending with coniferous pulp, which could trigger reclassification
Related Products under HTS 4703.29.00.20
Semi-bleached Non-coniferous Soda Wood Pulp
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.
Semi-bleached Eucalyptus Sulfate Pulp
Semi-bleached sulfate process wood pulp from eucalyptus (non-coniferous hardwood), used in tissue and printing paper production. Its partial chemical bleaching and non-dissolving grade purity place it precisely in HTS 4703.29.00.20.
Semi-bleached Acacia Sulfate Wood Pulp
Sulfate-processed semi-bleached pulp from acacia hardwood (non-coniferous), suited for packaging and specialty papers. Its intermediate bleaching level and chemical purity align with HTS 4703.29.00.20 specifications.
Semi-bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp
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.