Recovered Paper Deinked Pulp from Japan
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 — 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
• 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