Pine Unbleached Sulfite Chemical Wood Pulp for Packaging from Japan
Unbleached sulfite pulp from pine trees (coniferous), not meeting dissolving grade purity (insoluble <88%), classified under HTS 4704.11.00.00. Used in corrugated board and packaging paper production. Its chemical sulfite process and unbleached nature from softwoods confirm the code.
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
• Conduct independent testing for NaOH solubility to confirm non-dissolving status; maintain chain-of-custody docs for coniferous origin
• Common pitfall: incorrect process declaration—sulfite vs sulfate can change chapter
• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for pulp bales