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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Conduct Tappi dirt count tests to quantify contaminants
• Trace origin for food-grade separation if applicable
• Volume-based declarations for loose collections