Eucalyptus Semibleached Sulfite Pulp from China
Semibleached chemical sulfite pulp from nonconiferous eucalyptus, excluding dissolving grades, used in fluff pulp for absorbent products. It is under HTS 4704.29.00.00 as nonconiferous semibleached sulfite woodpulp.
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
• Provide pulping process logs confirming sulfite method over common eucalyptus kraft
• Test for bleaching degree to affirm semibleached status
• Beware of country-of-origin rules for plantation-sourced eucalyptus