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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed and overissue paper
Inked printing waste requires de-inking, separate subheading.
If mechanical pulp printing paper
Newsprint-style papers from mechanical pulp classify differently.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Separate pre-print vs post-print trims; printed shifts to de-ink grades
• Test ISO brightness >85 to qualify as bleached chemical
• Document printer waste origin to differentiate from consumer returns
Related Products under HTS 4707.20.00.40
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 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.
Bleached Chemical Pulp Brochure Trimmings
Printer trimmings from multi-fold bleached pulp brochures and flyers. HTS 4707.20.00.40 for other non-printed in mass recovered paper. De-ink for book paper remake.