Curbside Mixed Paper Collection from Germany
Household-sourced unsorted paper including junk mail, cereal boxes, and pizza flyers. Classified HTS 4707.90.00.00 as general recovered waste for municipal recycling programs.
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
• Conduct Tappi dirt count tests to quantify contaminants
• Trace origin for food-grade separation if applicable
• Volume-based declarations for loose collections