Bleached Solid Bleached Sulphate Board Scrap
SBS board waste from premium packaging like frozen food boxes, made mainly from bleached sulfate chemical pulp. This recovered paperboard is not coloured in the mass and falls under tariff item 4707.20.00 as other recovered bleached chemical paperboard.
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 board scrap is unbleached kraft
Unbleached kraft board waste is classified under a different recovered paper heading.
If the board contains mechanical pulp layers
Paperboard with mechanical pulp is classified separately from bleached chemical pulp waste.
If the scrap includes coated or laminated board not elsewhere specified
Other recovered paperboard may fall under the residual tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the SBS scrap is free from food residue and plastic liners, as contamination may affect classification
• Keep mill certificates or supplier statements confirming the board is bleached sulphate chemical pulp
• Be aware that shipments with polyethylene coatings may be classified as waste of plastics or composites under other headings
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.