Bookbinding Waste and Scrap
Bookbinding waste and scrap, including trimmings, rejects, and damaged books from printing presses, unsorted. This material is recovered paper waste that falls under the 'Other' category of heading 47.07, which covers all recovered paper not elsewhere specified.
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 |
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the waste is exclusively unbleached kraft paper or paperboard
This item covers specific types of recovered paper, while 4707.90.00 is for other or unsorted waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the material is free of contaminants like glue or plastic that could affect recycling
• Declare the shipment as recovered paper waste under HS 4707.90.00
• Keep records of the source to demonstrate it is waste, not finished goods
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