4706.92.01.00 - Chemical

HTS 4706.92.01.00 encompasses chemical pulps derived from fibrous cellulosic materials, specifically excluding those obtained through purely mechanical processes or a combination of mechanical and chemical processes. This category is characterized by the extensive use of chemical treatments, such as pulping with sulfates, sulfites, or organic solvents, to break down the cellulose fibers. These chemical processes are designed to separate the cellulose from lignin and other non-cellulosic components, resulting in a purer, higher-quality pulp with specific properties suitable for advanced papermaking or the production of regenerated cellulosic fibers.

This classification is distinct from its sibling categories. HTS 4706.91.00.00 covers mechanical pulps, which are produced primarily by grinding wood or other fibrous materials without significant chemical alteration, resulting in a less pure pulp with shorter fibers. Furthermore, HTS 4706.93.01.00 is reserved for pulps produced by a hybrid approach, where both mechanical and chemical treatments are employed. Therefore, the defining characteristic of HTS 4706.92.01.00 is the dominance and specific nature of the chemical pulping process employed, which distinguishes it from pulps relying heavily on mechanical action or a blend of both.

As HTS 4706.92.01.00 is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions under this specific code. Classification at this level relies on the precise method of pulp production. For example, common chemical pulps falling under this category would include bleached or unbleached Kraft pulp (sulfate process) and sulfite pulp, provided they meet the criteria of being solely produced through chemical means and are not derived from recovered paper or paperboard (which would fall under different headings).