Fir-Derived Unbleached Coniferous Sulfite Pulp for Printing Paper from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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