Recovered Paper Deinked Pulp

This pulp is produced from waste paper and paperboard using a combination of mechanical grinding and chemical deinking processes to remove inks and contaminants. It falls under HTS 4706.93.01.00 as it derives from recovered paper through hybrid mechanical-chemical methods, suitable for recycled tissue and newsprint production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4706.91.00.00Same rate: 35%

If purely mechanical process without chemicals

Pure mechanical pulps from recovered paper classify under 4706.91 as they lack chemical treatment.

4703.21.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If from coniferous wood, not recovered paper

Virgin chemical-mechanical wood pulp from softwood goes to Chapter 47 heading 4703, not recovered fiber pulps.

4706.20.00.00Same rate: 35%

If sold in bulk as unrefined fibrous material

Other recovered fibrous cellulosic pulps not specifying process type may fall under the broader 4706.20 category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify pulp origin certification to confirm recovered paper source and avoid misclassification as virgin pulp

Test for chemical residue levels to meet EPA recycling content standards and ensure compliance with import documentation

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