Phone Directory Mechanical Scrap from Japan
Discarded phone books made from mechanical pulp paper, shredded for pulp recovery. Fits HTS 4707.30.00.40 as other printed matter mainly mechanical pulp. Similar to journal waste.
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%
Import Tips
• Remove glossy covers separately to keep core pulp pure
• Use dust-free processing to meet port health standards