HS Code 4707
Waste and Scrap of Paper or Paperboard
HS code 4707 identifies waste and scrap of paper or paperboard destined for recycling, including corrugated boxes, newspapers, and sorted office waste.
HS Code 4707 — Waste and Scrap of Paper or Paperboard
This code is for paper and cardboard destined for recycling. It includes sorted office waste, old corrugated containers (OCC), and newspapers. This is the raw material used by recycling mills to produce new paper products.
What's included
- Old corrugated containers (OCC)
- Sorted primary office paper
- Waste newsprint and magazines
- Mixed paper scrap
What's excluded
- Shredded paper for animal bedding → use
4823(If the waste is further processed for a specific use like bedding or packing, it is an article of paper.)
Common examples
- Baled OCC (Old Corrugated Containers)
- Scrap computer printouts
- Used newspaper ready for recycling
- Printers' off-cuts and trimmings
Frequently asked questions
Are there restrictions on exporting waste paper?
Yes, many countries (notably China and SE Asia) have strict purity standards and licenses required for the import of waste paper to prevent environmental contamination.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Requires a Basel Convention notification for transboundary movement of waste in many jurisdictions.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: United States, United Kingdom, Japan
- Top importers: India, Vietnam, Malaysia
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Key takeaway
The primary code for the global trade of recycled paper; highly regulated regarding contamination levels.
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