Bleached Acacia Hardwood Pulp from China
Fully bleached sulfate chemical wood pulp from nonconiferous acacia trees, used in premium writing and printing papers. Falls under HTS 4703.29.00 as semibleached/bleached, non-dissolving nonconiferous pulp per solubility and ash tests. Known for high brightness and smooth fiber quality.
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
• Submit brightness index certificates (>70% ISO) and fiber analysis confirming nonconiferous hardwood origin
• Use ISPM 15 compliant packaging for pulp bales to avoid quarantine issues at US ports