4705.00.00.00/Chemi-Groundwood Pulp (CGP)/Japan

Chemi-Groundwood Pulp (CGP) from Japan

Chemi-groundwood pulp (CGP) treats wood chips with mild chemicals prior to grinding between stones, combining chemical softening and mechanical action. It is classified in HTS 4705.00.00.00 for its hybrid pulping process. Commonly used in board and packaging grades.

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%

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Import Tips

• Include chemical analysis reports (e.g

• NaOH solubility) to prove combined process for 4705 classification

• Document bale weights precisely, as semi-chemical pulp often ships in high-volume dry laps