Bleached Birch Chemical Sulfite Pulp from Japan
Bleached sulfite woodpulp from nonconiferous birch, not dissolving grades, valued for tissue and hygiene product manufacturing due to softness. Classified in HTS 4704.29.00.00 for its chemical sulfite process and bleaching.
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
• Include certificates of analysis for brightness (>80% ISO) and low ash content
• Declare exact wood species to avoid coniferous misclassification