Bleached Chemical Pulp OCC Waste from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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