Nordic Spruce Unbleached Sulfite Pulp for Newsprint from Japan
Premium unbleached sulfite pulp from Nordic spruce (coniferous), excluding dissolving grades per chapter 47 notes, classified HTS 4704.11.00.00. Used in newsprint and directory paper blends. Coniferous, unbleached, sulfite attributes lock the code.
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
• Origin certificates proving coniferous Nordic source; solubility tests for classification
• Watch for blending with bleached—pure unbleached only
• Eco-certifications like FSC aid compliance