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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4707.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If for non-mechanical pulp printed matter

Other pulp-based journals use residual categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from glossy journals to maintain mechanical pulp classification

Comply with local recycling quotas if applicable

Inspect for tape or bindings that affect purity

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.

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.

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.

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.