Bleached Eucalyptus Sulfate Pulp for Tissue Paper from China
High-brightness bleached sulfate pulp from fast-growing eucalyptus (nonconiferous hardwood), suitable for soft tissue and hygiene papers. It undergoes kraft pulping and multi-stage bleaching but falls short of dissolving grade specs. Fits HTS 4703.29.0040 as bleached, nonconiferous chemical woodpulp other than dissolving.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require supplier test reports confirming <92% insoluble fraction to avoid dissolving grade reclassification
• Label shipments clearly as 'bleached nonconiferous sulfate pulp' with brightness levels
• Common pitfall: incorrect coniferous declaration leading to duty disputes