Bleached Poplar Sulfate Wood Pulp
Bleached chemical soda or sulfate pulp from nonconiferous poplar wood, ideal for lightweight coated papers and tissues. HTS 4703.29.00 applies due to its non-dissolving grade status, bleaching, and hardwood nonconiferous source. Provides excellent opacity and printability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If only semibleached, not fully bleached
Semibleached subcategory 4703.22.00 requires lower delignification than fully bleached pulp.
If sulfite process instead of sulfate
Sulfite chemical pulps, even bleached nonconiferous, are in 4704 series.
If made into writing paper >15g/m²
Post-pulping paper production moves to Chapter 48 finished goods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document poplar as nonconiferous with botanical certificates to distinguish from softwoods
• Ensure pulp sheets or bales are dry (<10% moisture) to comply with USDA phytosanitary rules
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