Hemlock Sulfite Unbleached Pulp for Specialty Papers from Germany
Unbleached chemical sulfite pulp from hemlock (coniferous wood), non-dissolving grades as defined by chapter notes, under HTS 4704.11.00.00. Applied in filter papers and specialty lightweight papers. Coniferous source and unbleached sulfite process govern classification.
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
• Lab certification for <88% insolubility mandatory for non-dissolving claim; trace origin to coniferous logs
• Avoid reclassification by segregating from bleached lots during import
• Common issue: humidity damage—use ventilated containers