SITCSection 2

Waste & Scrap Paper and Paperboard, N.E.S. (Including Unsorted)

Name: Waste & Scrap Paper and Paperboard, N.E.S. (Including Unsorted) (SITC 25119) -- U.S. Export Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 25119Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $1.7M; YTD $9.6M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $15.4M

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U.S. exports of waste & scrap paper and paperboard, n.e.s. (including unsorted) (SITC 25119) totaled $15.4M in July 2026.

Waste & Scrap Paper and Paperboard, N.E.S. (Including Unsorted) imports of $1.7M in July 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Unsorted 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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385 shipments/mo

12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$1.7MYoY · Pro

Exports

$15.4MYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

$27.0M$0

June 2025December 2025July 2026

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 118 of 239 in section 2

Share of section 2 imports0.05%

Basic heading 25119 · $1.7M of $3.8B

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Exports · July 2026

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destination

India and Canada together take 52% of it.

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entry

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is unsorted recovered paper typically priced relative to sorted grades?

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.

What documentation do buyers typically require for this grade?

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.