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Unbleached Kraft Bag Waste from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• Label bales clearly with 'kraft bag scrap' and purity percentage to prevent disputes

• Avoid imports during wet seasons if not properly dried, to dodge quality rejections

• Check partner country bans on certain paper waste due to environmental regs