U.S. imports of Bleached or Semibleached Sulfite Wood Pulp (Non-Dissolving Grade) (SITC 25162) totaled $4.4M in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Importers of Bleached or Semibleached Sulfite Wood Pulp (Non-Dissolving Grade) paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Bleached or Semibleached Sulfite Wood Pulp (Non-Dissolving Grade) imports of $4.4M in August 2026 ran 79% below the year-to-date monthly average of $20.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSulfite pulp in bleached or semibleached form—but explicitly outside the dissolving-grade specification—serves primarily as a furnish for printing, writing, and specialty papers rather than for viscose or lyocell fiber production. The non-dissolving designation is a critical classification boundary: dissolving-grade sulfite pulp carries a separate tariff treatment, so the alpha-cellulose content and intended end-use must be documented at entry. Buyers sourcing this grade should confirm that mill certifications clearly exclude dissolving-grade specifications to avoid reclassification disputes.
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186 import shipments a month
The key differentiator is alpha-cellulose content and the intended manufacturing use. Dissolving grades typically exceed 90–92% alpha-cellulose and are destined for chemical conversion (e.g., viscose fiber). Non-dissolving grades fall below that threshold and are used as paper furnish. Mill certificates and technical data sheets documenting cellulose content and end-use are the primary supporting documents for classification.
Antidumping and countervailing duty orders have historically targeted certain wood pulp categories from specific origins. Importers should check the USITC and Commerce Department order lists at the time of entry, as coverage and country scope can change. A licensed customs broker can confirm whether a specific shipment falls within an active order.
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Basic heading 25162 · $4.4M of $3.8B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Germany together supply 100% of it.
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$4.4MYoY · free account
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$1.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $259.5M of Bleached or Semibleached Sulfite Wood Pulp (Non-Dissolving Grade) and exported $11.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.