4707.10.00.00/OCC Recovered Corrugated Medium/Japan

OCC Recovered Corrugated Medium from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• Use standardized OCC grades (e.g

• #11 or #12) in documentation for smooth customs clearance

• Test for moisture content; high levels can cause mold issues and reclassification risks

• Pair with end-user letters from mills to demonstrate legitimate recycling intent