Recovered Paper & Paperboard Made Mainly of Mechanical Pulp (Newsprint Scrap)

As newspaper print runs shrink, the volume of ONP available for collection has decreased, tightening supply of the cleanest grades. Some recovered-paper streams previously classified as newsprint scrap now contain higher proportions of mixed groundwood material, which may shift classification toward the 'NESOI' line (4707300040) or even toward unsorted waste (470790). Importers and brokers should verify grade composition with current ISRI or equivalent specifications to ensure the correct tariff line is used.

Yes — over-issue and out-of-date newspapers that have not been used by consumers are generally accepted within ONP grade specifications and can be classified under 4707300020, provided they consist predominantly of mechanical-pulp newsprint. However, if the bale contains significant proportions of magazines, inserts printed on coated stock, or other non-newsprint material, reclassification to the NESOI line or a mixed-paper category may be warranted.