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Bookbinding Waste and Scrap from Japan

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.

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

• 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