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U.S. imports of semibleached & bleached nonconiferous chemical woodpulp (sulfite) (HS 470429) totaled $82K in June 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Semibleached & Bleached Nonconiferous Chemical Woodpulp (Sulfite) paid $2K in duties in June 2026 — an effective duty rate of 3.4% on $70K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Semibleached & Bleached Nonconiferous Chemical Woodpulp (Sulfite) imports of $82K in June 2026 ran 79% below the year-to-date monthly average of $389K.
Hardwood fibers processed through sulfite chemistry and brought to semibleached or bleached brightness represent a specialty segment of the global pulp market, used in fine papers, tissue, and certain food-grade packaging where sulfite's softer fiber network is valued. All US imports enter under the single tariff line 4704290000, with no further subdivision at the 10-digit level. Germany leads US supply of this product, followed by South Korea and Finland — a supplier profile that reflects Europe's and Northeast Asia's retained sulfite mill capacity, which has contracted globally as kraft processes have come to dominate.
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Although the HTS does not require separate classification, commercial invoices and mill certificates should specify ISO brightness values and bleaching sequence (e.g., ECF or TCF) to satisfy buyer quality specifications, potential end-use regulatory requirements, and any future reclassification review by CBP.
Several German mills have maintained or modernized sulfite lines to serve niche specialty paper markets — particularly food-grade and technical papers — where sulfite fiber properties are difficult to replicate with kraft pulp. This specialization sustains Germany's export position even as overall sulfite capacity has declined worldwide.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4704290000 | CHEM WDPULP SULFITE EX DSSLVNG GR NONCONF SEMI/BLC | $82K | 2.95% | 85.76% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4704290000 | CHEM WDPULP SULFITE EX DSSLVNG GR NONCONF SEMI/BLC | $356K |
CHEM WOODPULP, SODA ETC, N DIS S BL & BL NONCONIF
HS 470329
CHEMICAL WOODPULP, SODA ETC. N DIS S BL & BL CONIF
HS 470321
CHEM WDPULP SULFITE EX DSSLVNG GR CONIF SEMI/BLECH
HS 470421
CHEMICAL WOODPULP, DISSOLVING GRADES
HS 470200
SEMICHEMICAL WOODPULP
HS 470500
CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DISSLVNG GR CONIF, UNBLEACH
HS 470311
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | -- | $350K | +$350K |
| New Jersey | $36K | -- | -$36K |
| New York | $34K | -- | -$34K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $282K | +$282K |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $50K | +$50K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $34K | -- | -$34K |