Douglas Fir Sulfite Chemical Pulp Unbleached from Japan
Unbleached chemical wood pulp from Douglas fir (coniferous) using sulfite method, non-dissolving with standard solubility, under HTS 4704.11.00.00. Suitable for sack papers and multiwall bags. Matches hierarchy: chemical sulfite, unbleached, coniferous.
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
• Pulp sample testing for process confirmation; avoid ash >0.15% confusion with dissolving notes
• Segregate shipments by bleaching status
• Use heat-treated pallets for phytosanitary compliance