Holiday Wrapping Paper Waste from Japan
Post-season mix of metallic, glittered, and printed gift wraps from retail. HTS 4707.90.00.00 covers unsorted decorative paper scrap for specialty recycling.
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
• Foil separation critical for fiber recovery
• Pigment fastness tests for color recycling
• Seasonal volume forecasting for logistics