HS Code for OCC scrap

Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) scrap is classified under HS code 4707.10. This code is part of Chapter 47, which covers pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material, as well as recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard. The classification 4707.10 specifically applies to waste and scrap of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard, or corrugated paper or paperboard. The logic for this classification is based on the material's state as waste and its specific fiber composition. OCC is primarily composed of unbleached kraft fibers, which are characterized by their brown color and high strength. The "corrugated" aspect refers to the fluted layer found in cardboard boxes. This code is essential for the global recycling industry, as it distinguishes high-value kraft-based scrap from other types of paper waste. To be classified here, the material must be intended for the recovery of fiber through a recycling process and must not be new, unused paper products.

Products Included

• Used corrugated cardboard boxes
• Unbleached kraft paper scraps
• Industrial corrugated trimmings from box manufacturing
• Discarded kraft paper packaging materials
• Recovered unbleached paperboard

Common Misclassification

OCC scrap is frequently confused with 4707.20, which covers waste of other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp (like office paper), or 4707.90, which is for unsorted waste and scrap. Another error is classifying scrap under 4819.10, which is the code for new, finished corrugated boxes. Once a box is used and discarded as waste, it must move from Chapter 48 to Chapter 47.

FAQ

What is the HS code for OCC scrap?

The specific HS code for Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) and unbleached kraft scrap is 4707.10.

Does this code include shredded office paper?

No, shredded office paper is typically made from bleached chemical pulp and is classified under HS code 4707.20.