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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include certificates of analysis for brightness (>80% ISO) and low ash content
• Declare exact wood species to avoid coniferous misclassification