Unsorted Cardboard Scrap
Unsorted cardboard scrap is a baled mixture of corrugated boxes, folding cartons, and other paperboard waste from packaging operations. This recovered paperboard waste falls under the 'Other' category of heading 47.07.
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 scrap is exclusively unbleached kraft 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
• Remove any tape, staples, or plastic liners from the cardboard
• Classify as unsorted recovered paperboard under 4707.90.00
• Ensure the bales are compact and free from moisture to avoid issues
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Construction Paperboard Scrap
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Curbside Mixed Paper Collection
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Demolition Site Paperboard Debris
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Holiday Wrapping Paper Waste
Holiday wrapping paper waste is a post-season mix of metallic, glittered, and printed gift wraps from retail. This unsorted decorative paper scrap falls under the 'Other' category of heading 47.07 for recovered paper waste.
Industrial Paper Dust and Trim
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