Mixed Office Paper Fiber Pulp
Pulp from recovered office waste paper including printer paper, envelopes, and documents, defibered into clean cellulosic pulp. It qualifies for HTS 4706.20.00.00 as pulp derived from sorted recovered paper, suitable for writing paper and tissue production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If purity meets dissolving grade specs post-processing
Recovered pulp achieving 92%+ solubility in NaOH qualifies as chemical dissolving pulp.
If derived from recovered non-paper cellulosic waste
Other fibrous cellulosic materials (e.g., cotton rags) use adjacent subheading.
If sold as filter paper pulp mats
Formed pulp products for specific uses like filters are other paper articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain de-inking process certifications; residual ink affects brightness specs and classification validity
• Sort documentation must prove 'recovered' status—unsorted municipal waste doesn't qualify
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.
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.
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.