Recovered Paper Chemical Pulp for Tissue Production from China
This is chemical pulp produced from recovered waste paper and paperboard fibers, processed chemically to remove impurities and yield high-purity cellulose. It falls under HTS 4706.92.01.00 as it is a chemical pulp derived from recovered paper, distinct from mechanical pulps, used primarily in soft tissue and hygiene product manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify pulp purity and chemical processing documentation to confirm classification under chemical pulp, avoiding mechanical pulp misclassification
• Provide certificates of recycled content and fiber analysis to comply with environmental import regulations
• Check for ash content and insoluble fraction tests if bordering on dissolving grades to prevent reclassification