Mechanical Pulp Brochure Scrap
Mechanical pulp brochure scrap consists of waste brochures and flyers printed on newsprint-grade paper made mainly from mechanical pulp. These are collected as scrap for recycling and repulping. This product falls under tariff item 4707.30.00 as paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, similar to newspapers and journals.
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 brochures contain significant chemical pulp or coatings
This item covers other recovered paper or paperboard not elsewhere specified, which may apply if the pulp is not mainly mechanical.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the brochures are not heavily coated or laminated, as this may affect the mechanical pulp classification
• Provide documentation on the paper's fiber composition to support the tariff classification
• Work with a customs broker to ensure proper documentation for waste paper imports
Related Products under Tariff item 4707.30.00
Baled Comic Book Scrap
Baled comic book scrap consists of recovered comic books and graphic novels printed on paper made mainly of mechanical pulp. These items are collected as waste paper and baled for recycling. They qualify under tariff item 4707.30.00 as paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, similar to newspapers and journals.
Bulk Mechanical Pulp Publication Scrap
Bulk mechanical pulp publication scrap includes large quantities of waste newspapers, magazines, and other printed publications made mainly from mechanical pulp. This recovered paper is baled or bulk-packed for recycling. It falls under tariff item 4707.30.00 as paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, explicitly including newspapers and similar printed matter.
Directory Mechanical Pulp Waste
Directory mechanical pulp waste consists of discarded telephone directories and yellow pages printed on paper made mainly from mechanical pulp. These are recovered for recycling and baled or shredded. This product falls under tariff item 4707.30.00 as paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, similar to newspapers and journals.
Flyer and Circular Mechanical Scrap
Flyer and circular mechanical scrap includes waste flyers and advertising circulars printed on paper made mainly from mechanical pulp. These are collected as recovered paper for recycling and baled. It qualifies under tariff item 4707.30.00 as paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, similar to newspapers and journals.
Mechanical Pulp Newsprint Scrap
Mechanical pulp newsprint scrap includes baled scrap from newsprint rolls and sheets produced mainly from mechanical pulp, collected as post-printing waste. This recovered paper is used in recycling processes. It falls under tariff item 4707.30.00 as paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, explicitly including newspapers.
Post-Consumer Mechanical Pulp Newsprint
Post-consumer mechanical pulp newsprint consists of collected newspapers made mainly from mechanical pulp, shredded and baled as scrap for recycling. This recovered paper is repulped into new newsprint or packaging. It qualifies under tariff item 4707.30.00 as paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, similar to newspapers.