Bleached Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (BCTMP) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include ISO brightness certificates (>70%) to validate bleaching process within 4705
• Monitor peroxide residue levels for hazmat compliance