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Printer's Waste Mix

Unsorted rejects from commercial printing including makeready sheets and color tests. HTS 4707.90.00.00 for this recovered paper scrap in ink removal recycling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3703.10Lower: 15.6% vs 37.5%

If photographic paper

Photo sensitized paper waste separate chapter.

3215.19Lower: 14.3% vs 37.5%

If printing ink soaked

Ink-saturated waste classified as printing preparations.

4704Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If semi-chemical de-inked

Pulped semi-bleached pulp from printing waste.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Ink density measurement for de-inking feasibility

• Fountain solution residue declaration

• UV curing equipment compatibility