Hemlock Sulfite Unbleached Pulp for Specialty Papers from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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