Groundwood Pulp Comic Scrap from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for colorfast inks; fading dyes can affect repulping quality and classification
• Declare exact moisture levels to prevent duty disputes on weight