Bleached Nonconiferous Soda Wood Pulp for Paperboard from Mexico
This is bleached soda wood pulp derived from nonconiferous trees like eucalyptus or poplar, processed via the sulfate method but not meeting dissolving grade purity standards. It is specifically used in the production of high-quality paperboard for packaging. Classified under HTS 4703.29.0040 due to its semibleached or bleached status, nonconiferous origin, and non-dissolving grade characteristics.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 bleaching process documentation to confirm compliance with 'bleached' definition; ensure pulp alpha-cellulose content is below dissolving grade thresholds
• Obtain certificates of analysis for insoluble fraction and ash content
• Watch for misclassification as dissolving grades which fall under 4702