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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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