U.S. exports of Waste & Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper/Paperboard (OCC) (HS 470710) totaled $124.2M in August 2026.
Importers of Waste & Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper/Paperboard (OCC) paid $5K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.09% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Waste & Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper/Paperboard (OCC) imports of $6.3M in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOld corrugated containers (OCC) and unbleached kraft paper scrap are among the most actively traded recovered-fiber commodities, serving as the primary furnish for recycled containerboard and packaging mills. Classified under a single US tariff line (4707100000), this material is subject to strict grade specifications — moisture content, contamination limits, and bale density — that vary by end-market and buyer contract. Canada and Mexico dominate US import flows under this heading, reflecting cross-border mill supply chains, while South Korea and the Netherlands represent export-oriented recycling streams. Traders should monitor destination-country import regulations, as several major markets have tightened contamination thresholds for recovered paper.
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2.5K import shipments a month
Recovered paper and paperboard scrap generally does not require an import permit at the federal level, but shipments must comply with EPA solid-waste regulations if the material is considered a waste rather than a commodity. Importers should ensure the material meets recognized recovered-paper grade specifications (such as ISRI grades) to support commodity — rather than waste — classification and avoid potential EPA scrutiny.
OCC traded under 4707100000 is expected to consist predominantly of corrugated containers with minimal non-paper contamination. Excessive moisture, plastic, or mixed-fiber content can downgrade the material to the unsorted waste category (470790) or trigger rejection at the mill. Buyers typically specify ISRI grade PS-11 or equivalent, and contracts often include moisture and outthrow tolerances that directly affect pricing and admissibility.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 4707
Subheading 470710 · $124.2M of $179.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$124.2MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $58.4M of Waste & Scrap of Unbleached Kraft or Corrugated Paper/Paperboard (OCC) and exported $1.4B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Thailand and Malaysia together take 40% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
99.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.09% of imports for consumption.
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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4707100000 | Waste, Scrap Unbleach Kraft, Corrugatd Paper/Pprbd | $6.3M | 0.09% | 0.66% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4707100000 | Waste, Scrap Unbleach Kraft, Corrugatd Paper/Pprbd | $124.2M |
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.
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