Fir-Derived Unbleached Coniferous Sulfite Pulp for Printing Paper from Canada
Chemical wood pulp from fir (coniferous) using sulfite process, unbleached and below dissolving grade thresholds, per HTS 4704.11.00.00. Ideal for high-quality printing and writing papers. Specified by tree type, process, and lack of bleaching.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Supplier affidavits for sulfite process and coniferous species essential; screen for contaminants affecting ash limits
• Pitfall: misstating as bleached leads to higher duties—inspect visually and test
• File with detailed pulp grade certificates