Recycled Cardboard Chemi-Mechanical Pulp
This pulp from waste cardboard boxes is processed mechanically and then chemically treated for fiber separation and purification. The combined methods on recovered paperboard qualify it under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cardboard is imported as unprocessed waste or scrap
Unprocessed cardboard waste may be classified as recovered paper scrap.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the cardboard boxes are recovered paperboard and the chemical treatment is part of the process
• Keep records of the mechanical and chemical stages
• Verify the pulp is not classified as chemical wood pulp, which would fall under heading 47.02
Related Products under Tariff item 4706.93.00
Boxboard Scrap Hybrid Process Pulp
This pulp is produced from recovered boxboard scrap using a combination of mechanical pulping and chemical dispersion, resulting in fibers suitable for folding box production. The hybrid process aligns with the tariff item's requirement for pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical processes.
Chemi-Mechanical Recycled Newsprint Pulp
This pulp is made from scrapped newsprint through mechanical defibration combined with chemical treatments to improve fiber yield and brightness. The hybrid production method from recovered paper qualifies it under this tariff item.
Coreboard Waste Chemi-Mechanical Pulp
This chemi-mechanical pulp is derived from coreboard manufacturing waste, combining mechanical and chemical fiber recovery methods. The recovered paperboard source and combined process match the tariff item's scope.
Deinked Chemi-Thermomechanical Pulp (CTMP) from Magazines
This CTMP from recovered magazines uses mechanical thermomechanical pulping with chemical deinking agents to achieve high brightness. The combined mechanical and chemical processes on recovered paper place it under this tariff item.
Hybrid Process OCC Pulp
This pulp is produced from old corrugated containers via mechanical pulping followed by chemical cleaning and bleaching. The combined process on recovered cardboard scrap aligns with the tariff item's definition.
Mixed Office Waste Hybrid Pulp
This hybrid pulp from mixed office waste involves mechanical disintegration and chemical flotation deinking. The combination of processes on recovered paper fibers qualifies it under this tariff item.