Bleached Chemical Pulp OCC Waste
Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) recovered from bleached chemical pulp-based cardboard boxes, primarily used in packaging. Classified under HTS 4707.20.00.40 as recovered paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not colored in the mass, and falling into the 'other' subheading. This waste material is collected for recycling into new paper products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made mainly of unbleached chemical pulp
Unbleached variants shift to heading 4707.10 as they lack the bleaching characteristic defining 4707.20.
If primarily from mechanical pulp
Paperboard from mechanical pulp processes like groundwood classifies under 4707.30, not chemical pulp.
If colored in the mass or composite pulp mix
Non-bleached chemical or colored pulp mixtures fall into the broader 'other' recovered paper category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify pulp composition via lab testing to confirm mainly bleached chemical pulp content over 50% for accurate classification
• Obtain certificates of recovery and contamination levels under 5% to avoid rejection at customs
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Bleached Folding Boxboard Waste
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Bleached Cupstock Scrap
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Bleached Board Drink Carrier Waste
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Bleached Pulp Envelope Scrap
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