Recovered Paper Deinked Pulp from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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