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U.S. imports of pulp from recovered paper & paperboard (HS 470620) totaled $67K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Importers of Pulp from Recovered Paper & Paperboard paid $4K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 8.3% on $51K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Pulp from Recovered Paper & Paperboard imports of $67K in April 2026 ran 48% above the year-to-date monthly average of $46K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataReslurried and processed from waste and scrap paper or paperboard, this recycled fiber pulp is a key input for tissue, newsprint, and packaging grades produced by mills that rely on secondary fiber rather than virgin wood pulp. Classified under 4706200000, it is distinct from recovered paper bales (chapter 47's waste paper headings) because it has already been converted into a pulp slurry or sheet form. Canada is the leading supplier to the US, followed by the United Kingdom and Italy, reflecting both geographic proximity and established recovered-fiber processing infrastructure in those markets.
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Waste and scrap paper in bale or loose form is classified under heading 4707, while 4706200000 applies only to material that has been processed into pulp — meaning the fibers have been separated, typically through repulping, cleaning, and possibly deinking. The degree of processing is the key classification criterion; importers should retain mill process records showing that fiber separation has occurred.
Because this product originates from waste streams, importers should verify that the exporting country's collection and processing practices comply with applicable environmental regulations. Depending on the degree of processing and residual contaminant levels, some shipments may attract scrutiny under EPA solid-waste regulations or port-of-entry environmental review, particularly if the material could be characterized as waste rather than a processed commodity.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $2K | $1.7M | +$1.7M |
| CANADA | $14K | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| COSTA RICA | -- | $190K | +$190K |
| ITALY | $20K | $49K | +$28K |
| JAPAN | -- | $51K | +$51K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4706200000 | PULPS OF FIBERS FROM RECOVERED PAPER OR PAPERBOARD | $67K | 8.32% | $4K |
PULPS OF FIBERS FROM RECOVERED PAPER OR PAPERBOARD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4706200000 | PULPS OF FIBERS FROM RECOVERED PAPER OR PAPERBOARD | $3.7M |
PULPS OF FIBERS FROM RECOVERED PAPER OR PAPERBOARD
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CHEMICAL WOODPULP, SODA ETC. N DIS S BL & BL CONIF
HS 470321
CHEM WOODPULP, SODA ETC, N DIS S BL & BL NONCONIF
HS 470329
CHEM WDPULP SULFITE EX DSSLVNG GR CONIF SEMI/BLECH
HS 470421
CHEMICAL WOODPULP, DISSOLVING GRADES
HS 470200
CHEM WDPULP SULFATE EX DISSLVNG GR CONIF, UNBLEACH
HS 470311
SEMICHEMICAL WOODPULP
HS 470500
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORT MANATEE, FL | -- | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $1.2M | +$1.2M |
| SAULT STE MARIE, MI | -- | $275K | +$275K |