Shredded Newsprint Scrap
Shredded newsprint scrap is waste newsprint made from groundwood mechanical pulp, collected and shredded for repulping in paper mills. It is classified under tariff item 4707.30.00 as recovered paper made mainly of mechanical pulp, including newspapers and similar printed matter. This item excludes sorted high-quality chemical pulp paper, which is classified elsewhere.
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 scrap is bleached chemical pulp paper
Bleached chemical pulp paper is classified separately from mechanical pulp paper.
If the scrap contains a mix of paper grades
Mixed recovered paper not predominantly mechanical pulp falls under this 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
• Confirm the newsprint is predominantly mechanical pulp and not coated or chemically treated, as this may change classification
• Keep records of the source and processing to demonstrate compliance with CBSA requirements
• Check for any provincial environmental regulations governing waste paper imports
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.
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.
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.