Groundwood Pulp Comic Scrap from Germany
Waste comic books and strips on groundwood mechanical pulp, baled for recycling. Under HTS 4707.30.00.40 as other mechanical pulp printed matter. Mechanical process defines pulp type per notes.
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 colorfast inks; fading dyes can affect repulping quality and classification
• Declare exact moisture levels to prevent duty disputes on weight