Kraft Linerboard Scrap Mechanical Pulp from Japan
Pulp mechanically derived from waste kraft linerboard used in box manufacturing. HTS 4706.91.00.00 applies as mechanical pulp from recovered paperboard, valued for strength in recycled containerboard 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
• Confirm mechanical vs. chemical origin through fiber length and yield metrics in import docs
• Bundle with recycling certifications to speed customs clearance for sustainability claims