Acacia Unbleached Sulfite Pulp for Specialty Papers from Mexico
High-yield unbleached sulfite pulp from acacia (nonconiferous), imported as HTS 4704.19.00.00 for filter and specialty papers, not dissolving grades. Offers good opacity and printability. Acacia's properties suit niche applications like cigarette paper.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Use third-party testing for chapter note compliance on solubility and ash to preempt audits
• Specify 'other than dissolving grades' in commercial invoice explicitly
• Watch for contamination; pure sulfite pulp must not mix with sulfate traces