Paper or paperboard; waste and scrap, paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp (e.g. newspapers, journals and similar printed matter)

HS code 470730 covers the trade of paper or paperboard waste and scrap, primarily composed of mechanical pulp. This industry plays a crucial role in the global recycling and paper production ecosystem, as it provides a valuable raw material for the manufacturing of new paper and paperboard products. The efficient management and trade of this waste stream is essential for maintaining sustainable paper production practices and reducing environmental impact.

The production of paper or paperboard waste and scrap under HS code 470730 typically involves the collection, sorting, and processing of used paper and paperboard products. This may include newspapers, magazines, office paper, and other printed materials. The collected waste is then processed through various mechanical methods, such as shredding, baling, and compacting, to prepare it for transportation and further recycling.

The main inputs required for the industry covered by HS code 470730 are the used paper and paperboard products that are collected and processed. This includes a wide range of printed materials, such as 4901 Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, 4902 Newspapers, journals and periodicals, whether or not illustrated or containing advertising material, and 4903 Children's picture, drawing or coloring books. Additionally, the industry may require specialized machinery and equipment for the collection, sorting, and processing of the waste materials.

The primary output of the industry covered by HS code 470730 is the processed paper or paperboard waste and scrap, which can be used as a raw material for the production of new paper and paperboard products. This waste stream may be consumed by industries covered under 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 rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size), and 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.