Recovered Newspaper Pulp from China
Pulp derived from waste newspapers and similar printed matter made mainly from mechanical pulp, processed for recycling into new paper products. It falls under HTS 4707.30.00.40 as recovered paper waste primarily composed of mechanical pulp, excluding dissolving grades. This subheading covers other forms not specified elsewhere in the hierarchy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the pulp is mainly from mechanical pulp sources like newspapers via supplier certificates to avoid misclassification
• Ensure documentation shows it's not contaminated with non-paper materials, as purity affects duty and recycling eligibility