Overissue Magazine Returns

Excess printed magazines returned from distributors, unsorted with covers. HTS 4707.90.00.00 as other paper scrap for glossy paper recycling into catalogs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4707.20.00Same rate: 35%

If clay-coated magazine stock

High-gloss coated paper waste specifically sorted.

4901.99.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If sold as printed matter

Unpulped printed books remain in printed article headings.

4702.00.00Same rate: 35%

If dissolving grade processed

Special chemical treatment yields high-purity dissolving pulp.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Saddle-stitched staples removable via magnetic separation

UV ink testing for repulping compatibility

Shrink-wrap free before baling