Eucalyptus Semibleached Sulfite Pulp from Japan
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 — 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
• 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