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Pressure Groundwood Pulp (PGW) from Japan

Pressure groundwood pulp (PGW) uses chemical impregnation of logs followed by pressurized grinding, blending chemical and mechanical methods. Falls under HTS 4705.00.00.00 as semi-chemical pulp. Suited for high-quality printing 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

Certify pressure and chemical parameters in technical data sheets to support 4705 classification

Comply with ISPM 15 for wooden pallets used in pulp shipping