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Coniferous Softwood Sulfite Pulp Unbleached for Corrugated Medium from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Coniferous Softwood Sulfite Pulp Unbleached for Corrugated Medium from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4704.11.00.00