4707.30.00.20/Post-Consumer Newspaper Waste/Japan

Post-Consumer Newspaper Waste from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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