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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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