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Bleached Aspen Sulfite Woodpulp from Japan

Fully bleached chemical sulfite pulp from nonconiferous aspen hardwood, excluding dissolving grades, ideal for bleached board and packaging papers. It matches HTS 4704.29.00.00 as semibleached/bleached nonconiferous sulfite pulp.

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

• Submit fiber analysis reports confirming nonconiferous hardwood composition

• Avoid bulk packaging confusion; declare as loose pulp, not compressed bales if misclassified

• Check for bleaching agent residues to comply with environmental import regs