High-Brightness Envelope Paper Waste from Japan
Recovered envelopes and mailing paper from bleached chemical pulp, selected for high-grade deinking due to minimal adhesives. Classified in HTS 4707.20.00.20 for its pulp purity and deinking efficiency in recycled content manufacturing.
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%
Import Tips
• Strip window films and adhesives; residues disqualify high-grade status
• Use ventilated containers to control humidity in transit
• Cross-check with CBP rulings for envelope-specific classifications