U.S. exports of Pulp from Recovered Paper & Paperboard (HS 470620) totaled $4.2M in August 2026.
Pulp from Recovered Paper & Paperboard imports of $70K in August 2026 ran 49% above the year-to-date monthly average of $47K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 1 of 6 in heading 4706
Subheading 470620 · $4.2M of $8.0M
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$70KYoY · free account
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$4.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $591K of Pulp from Recovered Paper & Paperboard and exported $44.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4706200000 | Pulps of Fibers From Recovered Paper or Paperboard | $70K | 0.00% | 79.52% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4706200000 | Pulps of Fibers From Recovered Paper or Paperboard | $4.2M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Mexico and Canada together take 84% of it.
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rate provision · imports
20.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.