Recycled Newsprint Mechanical Pulp from Mexico
Mechanical pulp produced from recovered waste newsprint paper, using a mechanical defibration process without chemical dissolution. It falls under HTS 4706.91.00.00 as pulp from recovered paper classified as mechanical, retaining high lignin content for opacity in low-grade paper production.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify pulp is mechanically processed from recovered paper sources via lab testing to confirm classification under 4706.91
• Provide certificates of origin and waste content documentation to avoid misclassification as virgin mechanical pulp
• Watch for contamination levels, as high non-cellulosic impurities can trigger reclassification or additional inspections