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.

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.

3915.20.00Same rate: 35%

If predominantly PE coating post-separation

Plastic layer becomes primary waste material.

4707.90.00Same rate: 35%

If unbleached cupstock

Unbleached board cups fall outside bleached chemical pulp.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Remove PE coating via floating/washing; residual plastic disqualifies

Certify food-grade origin if destined for recycled food packaging

Avoid bulk with waxed cups, which contaminate and reclassify

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