Bookbinding Waste and Scrap
Waste and scrap from bookbinding operations, including trimmings, rejects, and damaged books from printing presses, collected unsorted. This material is classified as other recovered paper waste and is suitable for repulping into cultural paper products.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the waste is sorted and consists mainly of unbleached kraft paper or corrugated board
Sorted kraft paper waste falls under a specific heading rather than the unsorted 'other' category.
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
• Ensure the waste is free of non-paper contaminants like glue or plastic to avoid CBSA reclassification
• Maintain records of the source and composition for verification
• Consider pre-sorting to meet Canadian recycling standards
Related Products under Tariff item 4707.90.00
Curbside Mixed Paper Collection
Unsorted mixed paper collected from households, including junk mail, cereal boxes, and pizza flyers. This general recovered waste is classified under tariff item 4707.90.00 for municipal recycling programs.
Mixed Office Paper Waste
A blend of used printer paper, envelopes, and shredded documents collected from office recycling programs, unsorted. This recovered paper waste is suitable for pulping and recycling into new paper products.
Newspaper and Magazine Scrap
Unsorted bundles of discarded newspapers, magazines, and flyers from curbside collections. This recovered paper waste is commonly recycled into tissue or low-grade printing paper.
Printer's Waste Mix
Unsorted rejects from commercial printing, including makeready sheets and color tests. This recovered paper scrap is used in ink removal recycling processes.
Retail Packaging Scrap Mix
Assorted waste from store returns, including paper bags, gift wrap, and labels, unsorted. This paper and paperboard scrap is repulped into shopping bags.
Shredded Computer Printout Waste
Shredded computer printout waste mixed with continuous forms from office laser and inkjet printers. This unsorted recovered paper is used in recycled office paper production.