Shredded Newsprint Scrap from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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