Unbleached Nonconiferous Sulfite Wood Pulp for Paper Production from China
This is unbleached chemical woodpulp produced via the sulfite process from nonconiferous trees like beech or eucalyptus, with an insoluble fraction below 88% after the specified caustic soda test, classifying it as other than dissolving grades under HTS 4704.19.00.00. It is primarily used in manufacturing printing and writing papers due to its strength and purity. The nonconiferous origin and unbleached state distinguish it from bleached or coniferous variants.
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 criteria and insoluble fraction <88% via lab testing to confirm non-dissolving grade status
• Provide mill certificates detailing wood species (nonconiferous), unbleached status, and ash content to avoid misclassification