Magazine and Catalogue Pulp
Fiber pulp obtained from recovered glossy magazines, catalogues, and printed publications, processed to remove clays and inks. Under HTS 4706.20.00.00 for pulps from waste paper, valued for coated paper recycling despite shorter fibers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mechanically pulped with wood chips
Coniferous mechanical pulp blends shift to wood-based headings.
If treated with activated carbon de-inking
Chemical wood pulp with specific activated treatments uses composite diagnostics.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for clay filler content; high levels may classify as mineral composites
• Supplier affidavits confirming post-consumer recovered sources are essential for duty claims
• Avoid moisture over 10% to prevent mold issues during ocean shipping
Related Products under HTS 4706.20.00.00
OCC Corrugated Fiber Pulp
Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) pulp made from recovered cardboard boxes and shipping containers, processed into loose fiber pulp. Classified under HTS 4706.20.00.00 due to its derivation from waste paperboard, providing strong, long fibers for boxboard remaking.
Retail Bag Paper Pulp
Pulp derived from recovered shopping bags and kraft sack paper waste. HTS 4706.20.00.00 applies to this unbleached recovered pulp for bag remaking.
Tissue Mill Recovered Pulp
Soft fiber pulp from recovered facial tissue, napkins, and sanitary paper waste. Classified HTS 4706.20.00.00 for low-strength fibers recycled into new tissue products.
Printed Carton Pulp
Pulp from recovered printed folding cartons and cereal boxes post-deinking. HTS 4706.20.00.00 for clay-coated recovered paperboard fibers used in colored board.
Envelope and Letterhead Pulp
Clean pulp from recovered business envelopes and letterhead stationery. Under HTS 4706.20.00.00 as high-quality recovered printing/writing paper pulp.
Brochure and Flyer Pulp
Pulp from recovered advertising brochures and flyers, deinked for reuse. HTS 4706.20.00.00 covers this medium-grade recovered printing paper pulp.