Bleached Hardwood Kraft Pulp for Corrugated Medium from China
Bleached kraft (sulfate) pulp from mixed nonconiferous hardwoods for corrugated paper medium in box manufacturing. Provides strength and printability post-bleaching. Classified in 4703.29.0040 as non-dissolving bleached nonconiferous chemical pulp.
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
• Ensure pulp viscosity and kappa number specs in COA for bleaching confirmation
• Use ISPM-15 compliant bales for shipping
• Avoid classifying as unbleached if brightness exceeds thresholds