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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4702.00.00Same rate: 35%

If purity meets dissolving grade specs post-processing

Recovered pulp achieving 92%+ solubility in NaOH qualifies as chemical dissolving pulp.

4707.20.00Same rate: 35%

If derived from recovered non-paper cellulosic waste

Other fibrous cellulosic materials (e.g., cotton rags) use adjacent subheading.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

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