Recovered Paper Chemical Pulp for Tissue Production from Japan
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 — 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
• 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