Medical Paper Waste (Non-Hazardous) from Japan
Unsorted exam table rolls, patient gowns, and charts excluding biohazards. Classified HTS 4707.90.00.00 as recovered paper for hygiene product 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
• Biohazard-free certification from generators required
• Crepe paper folding tolerance specs
• Quarantine protocols for first shipments