Semibleached Fir Sulfite Pulp for Specialty Papers from China
Semibleached chemical sulfite pulp from fir trees (coniferous), used in filter papers and specialty lightweight papers for its clean pulping properties. HTS 4704.21.00.00 applies for coniferous, sulfite, semibleached/bleached, excluding dissolving types.
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
• Use third-party lab certification for pulp grade and coniferous content to speed customs clearance
• Document non-dissolving status with solubility test results avoiding 4702 scrutiny