Mixed Office Paper Fiber Pulp from Japan
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.
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
• 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