Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard

HS v2017 Code: 470710

About paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard

HS code 470710 covers the trade of waste and scrap paper or paperboard made from unbleached kraft paper, paperboard, or corrugated paper and paperboard. This industry plays a crucial role in the global recycling economy, providing a valuable source of raw materials for the production of new paper and paperboard products. The efficient collection and processing of this waste stream helps to reduce landfill waste, conserve natural resources, and support the transition towards a more sustainable circular economy.

Production process

The main production techniques involved in this industry include the collection, sorting, and processing of waste paper and paperboard. Collected materials are typically baled, shredded, or pulped to prepare them for reuse in the manufacture of new paper and paperboard products. Advanced sorting and cleaning technologies may be employed to remove contaminants and ensure the quality of the recycled materials.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are the waste and scrap paper and paperboard materials collected from various sources, such as households, businesses, and industrial facilities. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the efficient handling, processing, and transportation of the collected materials.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are the processed, clean, and sorted waste paper and paperboard materials that can be used as raw materials in the production of 470710 Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard, 470790 Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, other than unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard, and other paper and paperboard products.

Revisions to 470710

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 470710. The most recent 1 version of this code (470710) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 470710 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or corrugated paper or paperboard

    graph LR
    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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> F["<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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