Semibleached Poplar Sulfite Pulp

Semibleached nonconiferous sulfite pulp from poplar trees, other than dissolving grades, used in printing and writing papers for its smooth fiber properties. Falls under HTS 4704.29.00.00 due to sulfite process and partial delignification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4704.19.00.00Same rate: 35%

If unbleached variant

Bleaching stage defines the subheading within sulfite nonconiferous pulp.

4703.29.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If for commercial sets with sulfate pulp

Mixed pulps sold as sets may fall under sulfate heading if predominant.

4801.00.01Same rate: 35%

If in sheet form for retail

Pulp formed into sheets for retail sale is classed as paper rather than raw pulp.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label bales with species origin and bleaching extent to prevent end-use misclassification

• Prepare for viscosity and brightness testing at entry for verification

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Bleached Beech Sulfite Pulp

Semibleached or bleached sulfite woodpulp derived from nonconiferous beech wood, other than dissolving grades, used primarily in high-quality paper production like writing and printing papers. It falls under HTS 4704.29.00.00 due to its sulfite pulping process, nonconiferous origin, and bleaching treatment without meeting dissolving grade purity standards.

Bleached Aspen Sulfite Woodpulp

Fully bleached chemical sulfite pulp from nonconiferous aspen hardwood, excluding dissolving grades, ideal for bleached board and packaging papers. It matches HTS 4704.29.00.00 as semibleached/bleached nonconiferous sulfite pulp.

Eucalyptus Semibleached Sulfite Pulp

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.

Oak Bleached Sulfite Pulp

Bleached chemical woodpulp from nonconiferous oak using sulfite process, not dissolving grades, suited for specialty writing papers. Classified under HTS 4704.29.00.00 for its characteristics.

Maple Semibleached Sulfite Pulp

Semibleached sulfite pulp from nonconiferous maple hardwood, excluding dissolving, for high-brightness printing papers. HTS 4704.29.00.00 applies to this bleached/semibleached category.

Gum Tree Bleached Sulfite Pulp

Bleached sulfite chemical pulp from nonconiferous gum trees (eucalyptus family), other than dissolving grades, used in bleached kraft papers. Fits HTS 4704.29.00.00 precisely.