4703.21.00
Coniferous
HTS code 4703.21.00 covers coniferous chemical woodpulp that is either semibleached or bleached. This code is used for importing this specific type of woodpulp into the United States, and generally benefits from free trade, particularly with standard trade partners or those eligible for preference programs.

Detailed information for HTS Code 4703.21.00
This product falls within the broader category of wood pulp found in Chapter 47, specifically dealing with chemical woodpulp produced using the soda or sulfate process, excluding dissolving grades. The 4703.21.00 code identifies coniferous woodpulp that has been either semibleached or bleached. This code has two statistical subdivisions: 4703.21.00.20 for semibleached coniferous woodpulp and 4703.21.00.40 for bleached coniferous woodpulp, so be sure to select the suffix that accurately reflects the level of bleaching applied to the pulp.
| Chapter | Chapter 47 - Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; waste and scrap of paper or paperboard |
| Section | Section X - Pulp of Wood or of Other Fibrous Cellulosic Material; Waste and Scrap of Paper or Paperboard; Paper |
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Free
Standard trade partners (NTR)
N/A
Eligible FTA or preference programs
The general duty rate for HTS code 4703.21.00 and its subdivisions (4703.21.00.20 for Semibleached and 4703.21.00.40 for Bleached coniferous chemical woodpulp) is Free, indicating no duty is assessed. This applies to both the main code and its subdivisions. Additionally, goods may qualify for preferential treatment under Standard Trade Partners (NTR) or Eligible FTA/preference programs, however, specific rates under those programs are not specified. Reporting for this code and its subdivisions must be done in metric tons (t).
Rate of Duty (Column 2): Free
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Code subdivisions
4703.21.00.20
Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades: > Semibleached or bleached: > Coniferous > Semibleached
4703.21.00.40
Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades: > Semibleached or bleached: > Coniferous > Bleached
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November 15, 2025
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