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SITCSection 2
U.S. exports of chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades (SITC 25130) totaled $52.8M in July 2026.
Importers of Chemical Wood Pulp, Dissolving Grades paid $566K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.1% on $7.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDissolving pulp is a highly purified form of chemical wood pulp with alpha-cellulose content well above standard paper-grade pulp, making it the essential raw material for viscose/rayon fiber, lyocell, acetate, and cellulose ethers used in textiles, pharmaceuticals, and specialty films. Its purity specification — particularly low hemicellulose and lignin residuals — is what separates it from commodity kraft or sulfite pulp and commands a significant price premium. Trade in dissolving pulp is closely watched by the textile and specialty-chemical industries because supply tightness directly affects viscose staple fiber production costs.
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61 shipments/mo
Basic heading 47 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 25130 · $15.4M of $3.8B
Dissolving pulp typically requires alpha-cellulose content above 90–96%, with tightly controlled hemicellulose and lignin levels. Standard bleached kraft pulp for paper has lower alpha-cellulose requirements and higher residual hemicellulose, which would interfere with downstream chemical derivatization processes like xanthation for viscose production.
Viscose/rayon staple fiber producers are the largest consumers and most directly exposed, since dissolving pulp is their primary input with limited short-term substitutes. Acetate tow manufacturers (used in cigarette filters) and producers of cellulose ethers for pharmaceuticals and food additives are also significantly affected by supply or price volatility.
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Exports · July 2026
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Germany and Japan together take 53% of it.
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Imports
$15.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$52.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.