Thermomechanical Pulp (TMP) from China
Thermomechanical pulp (TMP) involves steaming wood chips at high temperature followed by mechanical defibration, with mild chemical additives to enhance fiber separation. Classified under HTS 4705.00.00.00 due to the combined mechanical and chemical pulping processes. Ideal for graphic papers requiring high opacity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Provide process flow diagrams showing chemical pretreatment to distinguish from pure mechanical pulp under 4701
• Label bales with freeness (CSF) values and fiber length data for accurate valuation and quality verification
• Avoid pitfalls by testing for chemical residues; non-compliance can lead to reclassification or penalties