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 waste and scrap paper or paperboard made primarily from bleached chemical pulp, without any coloring added. This industry plays a crucial role in the global paper and pulp supply chain, as it provides a valuable source of raw material for the production of new paper and paperboard products. The recycling and reuse of this waste and scrap material helps to reduce the environmental impact of the paper industry, making it an important component of the circular economy.

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 material to prepare it for transportation and further processing. The waste and scrap is then often sold to paper mills or other facilities that can utilize it as a raw material for the production of new paper and paperboard products.

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, and cardboard boxes. In addition to the raw material, the industry may also require specialized equipment for the collection, sorting, and processing of the waste and scrap.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 470720 is the processed paper and paperboard waste and scrap, which is then sold to paper mills and other manufacturers for use as a raw material in the production of new paper and paperboard products. These new products may fall under a variety of other HS codes, 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 480100 Paper and paperboard; newsprint, in rolls or sheets, among others.