Baled Newspaper Scrap from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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