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U.S. imports of bleached & semibleached nonconiferous chemical woodpulp (soda or sulfate) (HS 470329) totaled $98.8M in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Last updated: April 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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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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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAZIL | $65.9M | -- | -$65.9M |
| MEXICO | -- | $35.9M | +$35.9M |
| URUGUAY | $27.4M | -- | -$27.4M |
| CANADA | $4.4M | $21.2M | +$16.8M |
| PHILIPPINES | $521K | -- | -$521K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4703290040 | CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DISSLVNG GR NONCONIF BLEACH | $94.7M | -- |
| 4703290020 | CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DSSLVNG GR NONCONF SEMIBLCH | $4.1M | -- |
CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DISSLVNG GR NONCONIF BLEACH
CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DSSLVNG GR NONCONF SEMIBLCH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4703290040 | CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DISSLVNG GR NONCONIF BLEACH | $53.9M |
| 4703290020 | CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DSSLVNG GR NONCONF SEMIBLCH | $3.8M |
CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DISSLVNG GR NONCONIF BLEACH
88.8K ctn
CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DSSLVNG GR NONCONF SEMIBLCH
9.5K ctn
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
CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DISSLVNG GR CONIF, UNBLEACH
HS 470311
SEMICHEMICAL WOODPULP
HS 470500
WASTE, SCRAP UNBLEACH KRAFT, CORRUGATD PAPER/PPRBD
HS 470710
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MANATEE, FL | $20.8M | $11.1M | -$9.6M |
| BALTIMORE, MD | $24.8M | -- | -$24.8M |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $19.8M | +$19.8M |