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

Wood Pulp from South Korea represent an important segment of bilateral trade, with approximately $169B in total bilateral trade.

Following the Supreme Court's landmark February 20, 2026 decision striking down IEEPA tariffs, imports of wood pulp from South Korea are now subject to a 10% tariff under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, effective February 24, 2026.

This 10% rate has a built-in expiration: Section 122 limits presidential tariff authority to 150 days, meaning the tariff expires approximately July 24, 2026 without congressional renewal.

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 South Korea.

South Korea is party to the KORUS, 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 South Korea include Chemical wood pulp, Mechanical wood pulp, Dissolving pulp, Recovered paper, Semi-chemical pulp, and Cotton linters pulp.