Deinked SOP Pulp (Sorted Office Paper) from Japan
High-brightness pulp from de-inked sorted office paper waste, producing clean white fibers. Falls under HTS 4706.20.00.00 as recovered paper pulp, used in premium tissue and printing papers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Brightness ISO tests (>80%) must accompany to justify high-end classification
• Declare de-inking chemicals used to avoid environmental import restrictions