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Bleached Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (BCTMP) from Japan

Bleached CTMP (BCTMP) undergoes chemical treatment, mechanical refining, and peroxide bleaching for brighter pulp. HTS 4705.00.00.00 covers this combined process pulp. Popular in lightweight coated papers.

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 ISO brightness certificates (>70%) to validate bleaching process within 4705

Monitor peroxide residue levels for hazmat compliance

Bleached Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (BCTMP) from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4705.00.00.00