Heading 4707
HTS code 4707 — Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard
- Tariff lines
- 6
- General duty
- Duty-free under the general rate
Tariff lines under heading 4707
Full 10-digit codes with their general (MFN) duty rates. The correct line depends on the product's material, construction, and use.
| HTS code | Description | General rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4707.10.0000 | Unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard (Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard) | Free | t |
| 4707.20.0020 | High-grade deinking paper and paperboard (Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard > Other paper or paperboard, made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not colored in the mass) | Free | t |
| 4707.20.0040 | Other (Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard > Other paper or paperboard, made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not colored in the mass) | Free | t |
| 4707.30.0020 | Newsprint (Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard > Paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (for example, newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)) | Free | t |
| 4707.30.0040 | Other (Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard > Paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (for example, newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)) | Free | t |
| 4707.90.0000 | Other, including unsorted waste and scrap (Recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard) | Free | t |
Documents required to import under 4707
Customs paperwork typically required to import these goods into the United States. Conditional items depend on shipment value, transport mode, or origin.
- Commercial InvoiceRequired
- Packing ListRequired
- Bill of Lading / Airway BillRequired
- CBP Entry Summary (7501)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- CBP Entry / Release (3461)Required
Prepared and filed by your customs broker
- Customs Bond (CBP 301)Conditional
Required for formal entries — generally shipments valued over $2,500
Single-entry or continuous bond, obtained through your broker or a surety
- Importer Security Filing (ISF "10+2")Conditional
Required for ocean freight only
Filed electronically at least 24 hours before loading at the foreign port
- Importer ID Input Record (CBP 5106)Conditional
Required to establish or update your importer-of-record number with CBP
One-time setup for a new importer; not filed per shipment
- Entry Manifest (CBP 7533)Conditional
Alternative to the 3461 for informal, low-value, or contiguous-country entries
Common questions
- What is HTS code 4707?
- HTS heading 4707 covers recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard. It sits in Chapter 47 (wood pulp and recovered paper) of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and contains 6 tariff lines.
- What is the duty rate for HTS 4707?
- Duty-free under the general rate. The general rate applies to most-favoured-nation trading partners; goods from countries with a free trade agreement may qualify for a reduced or duty-free special rate.
- How many digits does a full HTS code have?
- US import entries require the full 10-digit HTS code. Heading 4707 is the first four digits — the remaining six narrow it down to the specific product, which is what determines the duty rate you actually pay.
Related headings in Chapter 47
- 4701Mechanical woodpulp
- 4702Chemical woodpulp, dissolving grades
- 4703Chemical woodpulp, soda or sulfate, other than dissolving grades
- 4704Chemical woodpulp, sulfite, other than dissolving grades
- 4705Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes
- 4706Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material