Corrugated Cardboard Box Scrap
Waste and scrap from used corrugated cardboard boxes, typically from shipping and packaging waste streams. Falls under HTS 4707.10.00.00 due to its corrugated structure and unbleached kraft liner composition for pulping recycling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flattened but containing printed or coated layers
Paper scrap with significant printing/coating is often classified as other recovered paper.
If heavily contaminated with plastics
Plastic-reinforced paper waste may shift to waste plastics chapter if non-paper dominates.
If in clean, reusable sheets rather than scrap
Corrugated paper in saleable condition is treated as new product, not recovered waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the source as post-consumer waste to qualify for recycling incentives or lower duties
• Ensure bales are free of plastic liners or tape, as contaminants trigger additional inspections
• Comply with local recycling quotas; some countries restrict imports based on domestic capacity
Related Products under HTS 4707.10.00.00
Unbleached Kraft Paper Scrap
Recovered waste unbleached kraft paper collected from packaging and industrial sources, suitable for recycling into new paper products. Classified under HTS 4707.10.00.00 as unbleached kraft paper waste and scrap, distinct from bleached varieties or other paper types.
OCC Recovered Corrugated Medium
Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) waste, primarily the fluted medium layer from recycled cardboard boxes. HTS 4707.10.00.00 covers this unbleached corrugated paperboard scrap used in high-volume paper recycling mills.
Unbleached Kraft Bag Waste
Scrap from multi-wall unbleached kraft paper bags used for groceries or industrial packaging. This recovered paperboard fits HTS 4707.10.00.00 as it's unbleached kraft material destined for repulping.
Recycled Corrugated Fluting Scrap
Waste fluting paper from corrugated board production overruns and consumer discards. Classified in HTS 4707.10.00.00 for its unbleached corrugated paperboard properties ideal for containerboard recycling.
Post-Consumer Kraft Packaging Scrap
Collected household and commercial waste from unbleached kraft paper packaging like sacks and wraps. HTS 4707.10.00.00 applies to this high-quality recovered kraft for tissue and board production.
Industrial Corrugated Paperboard Waste
Scrap generated from corrugated paperboard converting operations, such as die-cut trimmings. This unbleached material is under HTS 4707.10.00.00 as recovered corrugated paperboard for repulping.