Unbleached Coniferous Sulfite Wood Pulp for Paper Manufacturing from China
This is unbleached chemical wood pulp produced via the sulfite process from coniferous trees like spruce or pine, with an insoluble fraction below 88% in caustic soda test, classifying it as non-dissolving grade under HTS 4704.11.00.00. It is primarily used in producing printing and writing papers. The coniferous origin and unbleached state determine its specific tariff placement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify pulp meets sulfite process and coniferous criteria with lab tests for insoluble fraction <88%; obtain certificate of analysis from supplier
• Ensure documentation distinguishes unbleached from bleached to avoid reclassification
• Watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as dissolving grades which shifts to 4702