Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard

HS v2017 Code: 4707

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
47	07	n/a

Code	4707
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	47

Ancestor Codes: Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

This Code: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard

Child Codes: Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap; Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard; Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass; Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp; Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades; Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades; Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades; Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes

About waste and scrap of paper and paperboard

HS code 4707 covers the classification of waste and scrap of paper and paperboard. This industry plays a crucial role in the global recycling ecosystem, as it facilitates the reuse and repurposing of valuable paper-based materials. The recycling of paper and paperboard not only reduces waste but also conserves natural resources, energy, and contributes to a more sustainable economy.

Production process

The main production techniques in the waste and scrap of paper and paperboard industry involve the collection, sorting, and processing of discarded paper-based materials. This includes activities such as gathering waste paper from various sources, separating it by grade or type, and then preparing it for further processing, such as pulping or baling, to be used as a raw material in the production of new paper and paperboard products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are the waste and scrap of paper and paperboard, which can come from a variety of sources, including households, businesses, and industrial operations. Additionally, the industry may require specialized equipment and machinery for the collection, sorting, and processing of the waste materials.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the waste and scrap of paper and paperboard industry are the processed materials, which can be used as a raw material in the production of new 4801 Newsprint, in rolls or sheets, 4802 Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or sheets, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803, 4803 Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-colored, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets, and other paper and paperboard products. The recycled materials can help reduce the demand for virgin fiber sources and contribute to a more sustainable paper and paperboard industry.

Family tree for waste and scrap of paper and paperboard

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/47'>47: Pulp of wood or other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4707'>4707: Waste and scrap of paper and paperboard</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4701'>4701: Wood pulp, mechanical wood pulp</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4702'>4702: Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4703'>4703: Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4704'>4704: Chemical wood pulp, sulphite, other than dissolving grades</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4705'>4705: Wood pulp obtained by a combination of mechanical and chemical pulping processes</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4706'>4706: Pulps of fibres derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard or of other fibrous cellulosic material</a>"]

    B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470710'>470710: Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470720'>470720: Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470730'>470730: Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/470790'>470790: Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of paper or paperboard n.e.c. in heading no. 4707 and of unsorted waste and scrap</a>"]


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