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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains significant non-chemical pulp
Mixed pulp compositions without majority bleached chemical pulp go to the general 'other' subheading.
If for unbleached office paper variants
Lack of bleaching process moves it to unbleached chemical pulp recovered paper.
If processed into newsprint rolls
Once converted to finished newsprint paper, it exits Chapter 47 for Chapter 48 classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require brightness and pulp type certification to distinguish from mechanical pulp grades
• Screen for plastic or metal contaminants; levels over 1% can trigger reclassification or duties
• Document chain of custody from offices to baler to prove it's recovered waste, not manufacturing scrap
Related Products under HTS 4707.20.00.40
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.
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.