4705.00.00.00/Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP)/Japan

Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP) from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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