HS code 470720: Recovered
- Covers:
- Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 470710 (Unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or…); 470730 (Paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical…); 470790 (Other, including unsorted waste and scrap).
- Listed US duty:
- 0% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard : Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass
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What 470720 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard › Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass.
This is the “other” line of heading 4707 (recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 4707 Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
0%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 470720
EximAgent lists companies with recorded shipments under this code, built from customs records, with who they buy from and how often. See importers of 470720 →
Common questions
- What is HS code 470720?
- Recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard : Other paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass
- What duty rates apply to 470720?
- Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.
Go beyond the code
Classify a product and check the duty for your destination with the CLI, then keep researching in your own agent.