About HS Code 470730
This HS code covers waste and scrap paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, such as old newspapers, journals, and similar printed matter. It's a high-volume commodity in international trade, primarily used for recycling into new newsprint, tissue products, and some packaging grades. Trade involves large-scale collection, baling, and shipping, with an emphasis on efficient de-inking capabilities at the receiving mills. Importers are typically large paper manufacturers with the technology to process this type of recovered fiber, while exporters are often countries with mature recycling programs for residential and commercial printed materials. Market dynamics are influenced by newsprint demand and global recycling policies.
Products Under This Code
Old newspapers (ONP), old magazines (OMG), telephone directories, mixed news, sorted graphic paper for deinking (SGPD), catalogs
Real World Examples
Resolute Forest Products recycled newsprint, SCA recycled tissue, various de-inking mills, Norske Skog recycled paper
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with other waste paper types like mixed waste (470790) or even high-grade de-inking waste (470720) if not correctly identified by its mechanical pulp content.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Products Classified Under 4707.30
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
The USA and European Union are significant exporters, while India and China are major importers for their newsprint and tissue industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 470730?
HS code 470730 covers: Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter). This HS code covers waste and scrap paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, such as old newspapers, journals, and similar printed matter. It's a high-volume commodity in international trade, primarily used for recycling into new newsprint, tissue products, and some packaging grades. Trade involves large-scale collection, baling, and shipping, with an emphasis on efficient de-inking capabilities at the receiving mills. Importers are typically large paper manufacturers with the technology to process this type of recovered fiber, while exporters are often countries with mature recycling programs for residential and commercial printed materials. Market dynamics are influenced by newsprint demand and global recycling policies.
What products fall under HS code 470730?
Old newspapers (ONP), old magazines (OMG), telephone directories, mixed news, sorted graphic paper for deinking (SGPD), catalogs
What are common misclassifications for HS code 470730?
Can be confused with other waste paper types like mixed waste (470790) or even high-grade de-inking waste (470720) if not correctly identified by its mechanical pulp content.
How is HS code 470730 structured?
HS code 470730 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (47) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.