Post-Consumer Newspaper Waste from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for ink and contaminant levels to ensure repulpability
• Use ventilated containers to control humidity during ocean freight
• Prepare supplier affidavits on post-consumer origin