Mechanical Pulp Journal Scrap from United States
Mechanical pulp journal scrap consists of recovered printed journals and similar periodicals made on newsprint-grade mechanical pulp. This material is baled for recycling and falls under tariff item 4707.30.00 as paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp. It is used as a lower-grade feedstock in paper production.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHide detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 4707300010; Equal To 4707300010. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the journals are predominantly mechanical pulp; glossy or coated inserts may shift the classification
• Separate coated paper from the bales to avoid reclassification
• Declare the material accurately as recovered paper for recycling to avoid delays