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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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