US Tariffs on Wood Pulp from Chile — 10% (2026)

Chile is a significant source of wood pulp imports into the United States, with approximately $30B in total bilateral trade.

The current tariff framework for wood pulp from Chile reflects the post-SCOTUS landscape: a 10% Section 122 tariff replaced the previously higher IEEPA rates after the Court's February 2026 ruling.

The Section 122 tariff is subject to a 150-day statutory time limit and is set to expire approximately July 24, 2026, unless Congress acts to extend or replace it. Importers should monitor legislative developments closely as this deadline approaches.

Wood Pulp (HTS Chapter 47) generally enter duty-free at the MFN level, with the Section 122 tariff as the primary duty. No additional Section 232 or Section 301 surcharges apply to most products in this category from Chile.

Chile is party to the US-Chile FTA, which may provide preferential or duty-free access for qualifying wood pulp. Importers should verify rules of origin requirements to take advantage of preferential rates.

Key products in HTS Chapter 47 imported from Chile include Chemical wood pulp, Mechanical wood pulp, Dissolving pulp, Recovered paper, Semi-chemical pulp, and Cotton linters pulp.