Coniferous Softwood Sulfite Pulp Unbleached for Corrugated Medium from Germany
Softwood coniferous pulp via sulfite chemical process, unbleached and standard grade (not dissolving), HTS 4704.11.00.00. Key input for medium ply in corrugated cardboard. Fits due to unbleached coniferous sulfite specs.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Confirm via pulp brightness tests it's unbleached (< certain ISO levels); document sulfite vs other processes
• Pitfall: bale weight discrepancies—accurate manifests prevent delays
• Partner with certified forwarders for pulp