4705.00.00.00/Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP)/China

Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP) from China

Chemi-thermomechanical pulp (CTMP) is produced by treating wood chips with chemicals like sodium sulfite before mechanical refining under steam pressure, resulting in high-yield pulp with good strength properties. It falls under HTS 4705.00.00.00 as it combines chemical impregnation and mechanical processing to break down wood fibers. This pulp is widely used in newsprint and tissue production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

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Import Tips

• Verify pulp yield and processing method via mill certificates to confirm classification under 4705, avoiding misclassification as pure mechanical pulp

• Ensure documentation includes chemical treatment details (e.g

• sulfite or peroxide) and brightness levels for customs valuation

• Check for moisture content compliance (typically 10-50%) as it affects duty assessment; common pitfall is inadequate lab testing