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Bleached Cupstock Scrap from Japan

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.

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

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

Bleached Cupstock Scrap from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4707.20.00.40