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COVERAGE NOTE: New BCTMP China prices initiated

September 18, 2015
By Nick Chang
Paper Pricing notice

Assessments: Softwood BCTMP imports to China; Hardwood BCTMP imports to China
Location: Main ports China
Terms: CIF or CFR
Brightness: 75 for softwood; 80 for hardwood
Frequency: Twice monthly
Units: USD/tonne
Price type: Net price, including both spot and contract transactions
Assessment window: Orders in the two weeks prior to the assessment date

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