Semibleached Eucalyptus Sulfate Pulp

Semibleached chemical sulfate pulp from nonconiferous eucalyptus wood, suitable for tissue and packaging papers, not meeting dissolving grade purity. Classified under 4703.29.00 for its nonconiferous origin, semibleaching process, and non-dissolving properties. Offers balanced strength and brightness for mid-grade paper production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+25.0%25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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4703.11.00Same rate: 25%

If coniferous softwood like spruce

Heading 4703.11.00 covers semibleached/bleached coniferous non-dissolving pulp, separated by wood type.

4703.19.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If unbleached, regardless of bleaching level

Unbleached nonconiferous soda/sulfate pulp goes to 4703.19.00, based on bleaching status per chapter notes.

4801.00.01Higher: 35% vs 25%

If further processed into newsprint paper sheets

Once converted to paper (not pulp), it shifts to Chapter 48 as finished paper products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include Kappa number test results (typically 13-20 for semibleached) in import docs to substantiate classification

β€’ Label shipments clearly as 'nonconiferous chemical wood pulp, semibleached, non-dissolving' to prevent inspection delays

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High-Brightness Bleached Eucalyptus Pulp

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Bleached Gmelina Hardwood Pulp

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Bleached Nonconiferous Sulfate Wood Pulp (Hardwood)

This is semibleached or bleached chemical sulfate wood pulp derived from nonconiferous hardwood species like eucalyptus or beech, excluding dissolving grades with high insoluble fractions. It meets the criteria for heading 4703 as it's non-dissolving grade, semibleached/bleached, and nonconiferous. Primarily used in producing high-quality printing and writing papers.

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