Baled Newspaper Scrap
Baled newspaper scrap consists of compressed bales of discarded newspapers and newsprint collected from curbside recycling programs. The material is composed primarily of mechanical pulp, which qualifies it for classification under tariff item 4707.30.00 as recovered paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp. Importers use this feedstock in paper mills to produce recycled paper products.
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 scrap is unbleached kraft paper or paperboard, or corrugated paper or paperboard
This heading covers recovered paper by type; kraft and corrugated grades are classified separately from mechanical pulp-based paper.
If the recovered paper includes a mix of grades not predominantly mechanical pulp
This residual item covers other recovered paper or paperboard not elsewhere specified, including mixed grades.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bales are free of contaminants such as plastics, metals, and non-paper materials, as CBSA may inspect for quality and composition
• Verify that the consignment consists mainly of mechanical pulp paper; if mixed with other paper grades, it may be reclassified
• Keep records of the source and composition to support the tariff classification if questioned
Related Products under Tariff item 4707.30.00
Baled Comic Book Scrap
Recovered comic books and graphic novels printed on mechanical pulp stock, baled as waste paper for recycling. These items qualify as paper made mainly of mechanical pulp, similar to newspapers and journals, and are classified under tariff item 4707.30.00.
Bulk Mechanical Pulp Publication Scrap
Bulk lots of mechanical pulp-based publication waste, including newspapers and magazines, recovered for recycling. These are paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, falling under tariff item 4707.30.00 as similar printed matter.
Bulk Recovered Newsprint Pellets
Bulk recovered newsprint pellets are produced by shredding and pelletizing waste newsprint to facilitate handling and transport. The pellets retain the mechanical pulp composition of the original newsprint, making them classifiable under tariff item 4707.30.00 as recovered paper made mainly of mechanical pulp. This processed form is used as feedstock in paper recycling operations.
Directory Mechanical Pulp Waste
Waste telephone directories and yellow pages printed on mechanical pulp paper, recovered for recycling. These are similar to newspapers and journals, thus classified under tariff item 4707.30.00 as paper made mainly of mechanical pulp.
Flyer and Circular Mechanical Scrap
Mechanical pulp flyers and advertising circulars collected as recovered waste. These are similar printed matter made mainly of mechanical pulp, qualifying under tariff item 4707.30.00.
Groundwood Pulp Comic Scrap
Groundwood pulp comic scrap consists of waste comic books and strips printed on groundwood mechanical pulp, baled for recycling. This material falls under tariff item 4707.30.00 as other recovered paper made mainly of mechanical pulp, similar to newspapers and journals. It is used as feedstock in paper recycling.