Bleached Pulp Office Paper Scrap
Recovered waste from office printer paper made mainly from bleached chemical pulp, typically with 80-92 brightness. This paper is not coloured in the mass and qualifies as other recovered paper under tariff item 4707.20.00.
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
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 office paper scrap is unbleached kraft
Unbleached kraft paper waste is classified under a different recovered paper heading.
If the scrap contains significant mechanical pulp content
Paper with mechanical pulp is classified separately from bleached chemical pulp waste.
If the scrap is a mix of various paper grades
Mixed recovered paper not elsewhere specified falls under the residual tariff item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Separate office paper scrap from glossy or coated paper, as those may be classified under different tariff items
• Maintain records of the paper's brightness and pulp source to support the classification
• Check with CBSA for any anti-dumping or countervailing duties applicable to recovered paper from certain countries
Related Products under Tariff item 4707.20.00
Bleached Board Drink Carrier Waste
Scrap from bleached chemical pulp carriers used for beverage cups, such as 6-pack holders. This recovered paperboard is not coloured in the mass and is recycled into similar folding board grades. It is classified under tariff item 4707.20.00 as other recovered paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp.
Bleached Board for Deinking
Recovered high-grade paperboard from bleached chemical pulp, used in deinking for folding box production. This falls under tariff item 4707.20.00 as it is recovered paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass.
Bleached Chemical Pulp Brochure Trimmings
Printer trimmings from multi-fold bleached pulp brochures and flyers, recovered for deinking and paper remaking. The paper is made mainly of bleached chemical pulp and is not coloured in the mass. This product is classified under tariff item 4707.20.00 as other recovered paper.
Bleached Chemical Pulp Cardboard Scrap
Waste and scrap from corrugated cardboard boxes made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass. Recovered from packaging waste streams for recycling into new board. This falls under tariff item 4707.20.00 as it is recovered paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass.
Bleached Chemical Pulp Magazine Paper Scrap
High-quality recovered magazine paper made mainly from bleached chemical pulp, destined for deinking to extract fibres for tissue or printing paper. This falls under tariff item 4707.20.00 as it is recovered paper made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass.
Bleached Chemical Pulp Magazine Scrap
Recovered glossy magazine pages and covers made mainly from bleached chemical pulp, clay-coated for printing. This paper is not coloured in the mass and is ideal for deinking processes. It is classified under tariff item 4707.20.00 as other recovered paperboard.