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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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