OCC Newsprint Mix from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis to ensure mechanical pulp dominance over OCC fibers
• Avoid over-mixing with plastics; pre-sort for compliance
• Label bales clearly with composition percentages for customs review