Baled Newspaper Scrap
Compressed bales of discarded newspapers and newsprint, sourced from curbside recycling, containing high mechanical pulp content. Falls under HTS 4707.30.0020 due to its primary composition of mechanical pulp-based newsprint designated for pulp recovery.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing significant chemical pulp elements like magazines
Mixtures with chemical pulp paper classify under 4707.20 instead of pure mechanical pulp.
If for other printed matter not specified as newsprint
Journals or books with different pulp blends go to residual subheadings in 4707.
If shipped as intact printed newspapers
Unprocessed printed newsprint paper remains in Chapter 48 as paperboard products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document moisture content below 10-15% to prevent mold issues during shipping
• Sort out glossy magazines or inserts, as they may shift classification to other pulp types
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden pallets for bales to avoid fumigation delays
Related Products under HTS 4707.30.00.20
Recovered Newsprint Rolls
Large rolls of used newsprint collected from printing presses and recycling centers, primarily composed of mechanical pulp paper from newspapers. Classified under HTS 4707.30.0020 as recovered paper made mainly of mechanical pulp, specifically newsprint, for repulping in paper manufacturing.
Recycled Newsprint Sheets
Loose or bundled sheets of post-consumer newsprint from household recycling programs, predominantly mechanical pulp. HTS 4707.30.0020 applies as it is recovered paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, ideal for tissue or packaging repulping.
OCC Newsprint Mix
Mixed bales of old corrugated containers combined with newsprint, but predominantly mechanical pulp newsprint. Classified in HTS 4707.30.0020 when newsprint content qualifies it as mainly mechanical pulp recovered paper.
Post-Consumer Newspaper Waste
Waste newsprint from consumer recycling bins, printed with ink on mechanical pulp base stock. HTS 4707.30.0020 covers this as recovered paper made mainly of mechanical pulp, used in low-grade paper production.
Mechanical Pulp Journal Scrap
Recovered printed journals and similar matter on newsprint-grade mechanical pulp. Fits HTS 4707.30.0020 as paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, akin to newspapers for recycling.
Newsprint Edge Trimmings
Trimmed edge scraps from newsprint production, purely mechanical pulp waste. Under HTS 4707.30.0020 as recovered paper from mechanical pulp sources like newspapers.