Tissue Reject Mechanical Pulp from Japan
Mechanical repulping of rejected tissue paper and napkin manufacturing waste. Classified under HTS 4706.91.00.00 for mechanical pulp from recovered paper, reused in soft tissue grades.
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
• Low density requires careful baling to meet shipping density standards
• Certify as post-industrial waste for potential duty reductions
• Monitor moisture content to avoid spoilage claims