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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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