Curbside Mixed Paper Collection from Japan
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 — 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
• Conduct Tappi dirt count tests to quantify contaminants
• Trace origin for food-grade separation if applicable
• Volume-based declarations for loose collections