Recovered Newsprint Rolls from Japan
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.
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
• Verify the paper is mainly mechanical pulp (e.g
• newsprint) via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Ensure bales are clean and free from non-paper contaminants like plastics to meet import standards
• Provide recycling origin documentation to qualify for potential duty exemptions