Sorted Municipal Paper and Cardboard Waste from Japan
Baled recyclables from curbside collection programs, consisting of newspapers, magazines, and cardboard boxes. Falls under 3825.10.0100 as municipal waste collected from residential and commercial sources.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Certify <5% contamination via third-party lab testing to meet recycling facility specs
• Comply with Basel Convention prior informed consent for transboundary waste movements