Waste Paperboard Chemical Pulp for Packaging from China
Chemical pulp made from recovered paperboard scrap, treated with chemical processes to break down fibers for reuse in corrugated packaging. Classified under HTS 4706.92.01.00 due to its chemical derivation from recovered paperboard, ensuring high cellulose yield for strength in box manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include lab reports confirming chemical pulping method and fiber origin from paperboard waste to support HTS claim
• Ensure compliance with recycling quotas or certifications like FSC for smoother customs clearance
• Avoid bundling with semi-finished paper products to prevent shift to Chapter 48 duties