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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4707.10.00Same rate: 35%

If made mainly of unbleached chemical pulp

Unbleached variants shift to heading 4707.10 as they lack the bleaching characteristic defining 4707.20.

4707.30.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily from mechanical pulp

Paperboard from mechanical pulp processes like groundwood classifies under 4707.30, not chemical pulp.

4707.90.00Same rate: 35%

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 Pulp Office Paper Scrap

Recovered waste from office printer paper made mainly from bleached chemical pulp, typically 80-92 brightness. Falls under HTS 4707.20.00.40 as 'other' recovered paper not colored in the mass from bleached chemical sources. Used in high-quality recycled tissue or printing paper production.

Bleached Folding Boxboard Waste

Scrap from bleached chemical pulp folding cartons used for consumer goods packaging like cereal boxes. Under HTS 4707.20.00.40 as other recovered paperboard mainly from bleached chemical pulp, not mass-colored. Recycled into new boxboard or tissue.

Bleached Printing Paper Trimmings

Guillotine trimmings from bleached chemical pulp printing and writing paper sheets. HTS 4707.20.00.40 for other recovered paper mainly bleached chemical, non-colored. Premium input for graphic paper recycling.

Bleached Cupstock Scrap

Recovered waste from single-use paper cups made of bleached chemical pulp board, polyethylene coated. Under HTS 4707.20.00.40 as other paperboard mainly bleached chemical pulp. Fiber repulped after coating separation.

Bleached Board Drink Carrier Waste

Scrap from bleached chemical pulp carriers for beverage cups, like 6-pack holders. HTS 4707.20.00.40 covers other non-colored recovered paperboard. Recycled into similar folding board grades.

Bleached Pulp Envelope Scrap

Converted waste from business envelopes made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, windowless. Fits HTS 4707.20.00.40 as other recovered paper, not mass-colored. High-value for security paper recycling.