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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of waste & scrap paper and paperboard, n.e.s. (including unsorted) (SITC 25119) totaled $1.6M in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnsorted and mixed recovered paper — the catch-all grade when fiber composition does not meet the specifications of bleached chemical pulp or mechanical pulp categories — is the most heterogeneous and typically lowest-value stream in the recovered-paper trade. Its commercial value depends heavily on contamination levels, moisture content, and the degree of sorting, all of which vary widely by origin. Because this grade can include a broad mix of fiber types, importers and recycling mills often require bale inspection or third-party certification to confirm usable fiber content before finalizing purchase contracts.
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Unsorted and mixed paper trades at a discount to sorted grades because mills must absorb the cost of additional sorting, de-inking, or contaminant removal. Price spreads widen when destination-country import standards tighten, since contaminated mixed bales risk rejection entirely.
Most buyers request a material specification sheet or bale analysis confirming fiber composition, moisture content, and contamination percentage. Third-party pre-shipment inspection certificates are increasingly common, particularly for cross-border shipments where destination-country recovered-paper import rules impose quality thresholds.
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Monthly import values over time