Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass

HS v2017 Code: 470720

About paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass

HS code 470720 covers the trade and production of paper and paperboard waste and scrap made primarily from bleached chemical pulp, which is not colored in the mass. This industry plays a crucial role in the global recycling and paper production supply chain, as it provides a valuable raw material for the manufacture of new paper and paperboard products. The efficient management and trade of this waste stream is essential for the sustainability of the broader paper and pulp industry.

Production process

The production of paper and paperboard waste and scrap covered under HS code 470720 typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of used paper and paperboard products. This may include activities such as shredding, baling, and compacting the waste material to prepare it for transportation and further processing by paper mills and other end-users.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of paper and paperboard waste and scrap under HS code 470720 are the used paper and paperboard products themselves. This can include a wide range of materials, such as office paper, newspapers, magazines, cardboard boxes, and other paper-based packaging. In addition, the industry may require specialized equipment for the collection, sorting, and processing of the waste material.

Production outputs

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 470720 is the processed paper and paperboard waste and scrap, which is then consumed by various other industries, such as 470710 Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, of unbleached kraft paper or paperboard or of corrugated paper or paperboard, 470790 Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, other than those of heading 4707.10 or 4707.20, and the broader 4707 Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap of paper or paperboard. These industries use the recycled material as a raw input for the production of new paper and paperboard products.

Revisions to 470720

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 470720. The most recent 1 version of this code (470720) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 470720 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not coloured in the mass

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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>"]
B --> C["<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 --> D["<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 --> 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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