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Old Corrugated Container Chemical Pulp from Japan

Chemical pulp from old corrugated containers (OCC) waste, processed for medium and linerboard recycling. HTS 4706.92.01.00 covers this chemical treatment of recovered paperboard for robust packaging reuse.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document OCC sorting grades (e.g

• #11, #12) for accurate valuation

• Prevent moisture over 10% to avoid mold issues in transit

• Align with mill specs for fiber length retention