Recovered Newspaper Pulp from Japan
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 — 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
• 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