Recovered — HTS 4707
Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard
Chapter 47 › Heading 4707
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 4707 is a broad product category for recovered paper and paperboard—commonly called waste paper, scrap paper, or recycled paper feedstock. It groups material being recovered for recycling rather than ordinary finished paper products sold for use. The heading covers different kinds of recovered paper and paperboard, such as material sorted by its composition, whether it is mainly paper or paperboard, and whether it consists of particular grades or mixtures.
To select the specific 8-digit HTS code, start with the heading and then follow the subheading structure in the current Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS). The lower-level descriptions usually distinguish the goods by material, grade, or physical form—for example, whether the shipment is sorted, mixed, or made up of a particular type of paper or paperboard. Classification depends on the goods as imported, including their composition and condition, not simply the fact that they may later be recycled.
What to check
- Describe the shipment precisely: identify the paper or paperboard types, coatings, fibers, and any non-paper content.
- Check whether the material is sorted into a defined grade or is a mixed load; use the HTSUS wording that best matches the shipment.
- Review the complete 8-digit subheading and any legal notes, exclusions, and statistical descriptions—not just the heading title.
- Compare the commercial invoice, packing list, bale or recycling specifications, and inspection records so the classification description is consistent.
- Ask a customs broker or seek a formal classification ruling when the material is mixed, contaminated, coated, or difficult to match to one subheading.
HTS heading 4707 summary
Recovered is a 4-digit product category containing 4 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4707.10.00.00 👉 | Unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard | Free | — | Free |
| 4707.20.00 👉 | Other paper or paperboard, made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not colored in the mass | Free | — | Free |
| 4707.30.00 👉 | Paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (for example, newspapers, journals and similar printed matter) | Free | — | Free |
| 4707.90.00.00 👉 | Other, including unsorted waste and scrap | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 4707?
Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.