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Bookbinding Waste and Scrap

Trimmings, rejects, and damaged books from printing presses, unsorted. Under HTS 4707.90.00.00 as other recovered paper waste, repurposed for cultural paper recycling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4707.10.00Same rate: 35%

If newsprint book paper

Book paper from newsprint base sorted into dedicated waste category.

4820.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If register rolls

Incomplete printed rolls classified as exercise books or registers.

4705.00.00Same rate: 35%

If warped woodpulp

Wood pulp waste from book production has separate heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Remove cloth or leather covers to avoid contamination in pulp lines

Document glue types used to assess repulpability

Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for wood-free transport