Recovered Newspaper Pulp from Germany
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 — 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
• 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