OCC Recovered Corrugated Medium
Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) waste, primarily the fluted medium layer from recycled cardboard boxes. This unbleached corrugated paperboard scrap is used in high-volume paper recycling mills, falling under tariff item 4707.10.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the medium is mixed with other paper grades
Other recovered paper or paperboard
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Sort OCC to remove non-corrugated materials like paperboard or plastic
• Maintain moisture levels below industry standards to avoid weight disputes
• Verify CBSA documentation requirements for waste paper imports
Related Products under Tariff item 4707.10.00
Corrugated Cardboard Box Scrap
Waste and scrap from used corrugated cardboard boxes, typically from shipping and packaging waste streams. Its corrugated structure and unbleached kraft liner composition make it suitable for repulping, falling under tariff item 4707.10.00.
Double-Wall Corrugated Scrap
Waste from heavy-duty double-wall corrugated boxes used in appliance shipping. This unbleached corrugated paperboard scrap is ideal for linerboard remanufacture and falls under tariff item 4707.10.00.
Industrial Corrugated Paperboard Waste
Scrap generated from corrugated paperboard converting operations, such as die-cut trimmings. This unbleached material is recovered corrugated paperboard for repulping, classified under tariff item 4707.10.00.
Kraft Linerboard Edge Trimmings
Mill-generated edge trims from unbleached kraft linerboard production for corrugating. As recovered kraft paperboard, it falls under tariff item 4707.10.00 for industrial recycling.
Post-Consumer Kraft Packaging Scrap
Collected household and commercial waste from unbleached kraft paper packaging like sacks and wraps. This high-quality recovered kraft is suitable for tissue and board production, classified under tariff item 4707.10.00.
Recycled Corrugated Fluting Scrap
Waste fluting paper from corrugated board production overruns and consumer discards. Classified under tariff item 4707.10.00 for its unbleached corrugated paperboard properties, ideal for containerboard recycling.