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.
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 the kraft paper has been bleached
Bleached kraft paper waste falls under a separate subheading for processed/recovered paper.
If mixed with other paper types like newsprint
Mixed recovered paper not purely kraft or corrugated goes to the other recovered paper category.
If in rolls or sheets for direct reuse, not as scrap
Unbleached kraft paper in marketable form is classified as new paperboard, not waste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the paper is unbleached kraft via lab testing for alpha-cellulose content to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of recovery origin to prove it's genuine waste/scrap, not manufacturing rejects
• Watch for contamination levels; excessive non-paper materials can lead to customs rejection
Related Products under HTS 4707.10.00.00
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.
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.