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U.S. imports of bleached & semibleached nonconiferous chemical woodpulp (soda or sulfate) (HS 470329) totaled $165.1M in July 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Bleached & Semibleached Nonconiferous Chemical Woodpulp (Soda or Sulfate) paid $55K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.4% on $656K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Bleached & Semibleached Nonconiferous Chemical Woodpulp (Soda or Sulfate) imports of $165.1M in July 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $125.9M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataProduced via the kraft (sulfate) or soda process from hardwood species, this semibleached and bleached nonconiferous pulp is a primary furnish for high-brightness printing, writing, and tissue grades. The US tariff schedule divides it into semibleached (4703290020) and fully bleached (4703290040) lines, a distinction that affects both pricing and end-use suitability. Brazil dominates US supply, reflecting the competitive advantage of fast-growing eucalyptus plantations, with Uruguay and Canada also significant sources. Importers should note that dissolving-grade pulp is explicitly excluded and classified elsewhere.
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212 shipments/mo
The schedule uses two separate 10-digit lines: 4703290020 for semibleached nonconiferous sulfate pulp and 4703290040 for fully bleached nonconiferous sulfate pulp. The bleaching level affects optical properties and end-use suitability, so correct classification requires documentation of the pulp's brightness specification from the mill.
Dissolving grades are chemically refined to very high alpha-cellulose content for use in viscose, lyocell, and specialty chemical applications — a fundamentally different end use from papermaking pulp. They are classified under a separate HTS heading (4702) and carry distinct duty treatment, so mills and importers must confirm the pulp's intended use and alpha-cellulose specification to avoid misclassification.
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Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 4703
Subheading 470329 · $165.1M of $313.6M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4703290040 | Chem Wdpulp Sulfate Ex Disslvng Gr Nonconif Bleach | $160.2M | 0.0004% | 0.0016% | $637 |
| 4703290020 | Chem Wdpulp Sulfate Ex Dsslvng Gr Nonconf Semiblch | $4.9M | 1.11% | 13.38% | $54K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4703290040 | Chem Wdpulp Sulfate Ex Disslvng Gr Nonconif Bleach | $46.2M |
| 4703290020 | Chem Wdpulp Sulfate Ex Dsslvng Gr Nonconf Semiblch | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$165.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$48.1MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Brazil and Uruguay together supply 97% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
99.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.03%.