Fir-Derived Unbleached Coniferous Sulfite Pulp for Printing Paper from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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