4706.20.00.00 - Pulps of fibers derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard

This HTS category, 4706.20.00.00, specifically covers pulps derived from recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard. These are cellulosic materials that have undergone a process to break them down into a fibrous state, making them suitable for re-manufacturing into new paper products. The key characteristic here is the origin of the fiber: it must be sourced from previously used paper or paperboard that has been collected as waste or scrap.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. Unlike 4706.10.00.00, which deals with pulp made from cotton linters, or 4706.30.00.00, specifically for bamboo pulp, this classification focuses exclusively on recycled paper and paperboard fibers. The "Other" sibling category would encompass any remaining pulps of other fibrous cellulosic material not covered by the more specific categories within heading 4706.

As 4706.20.00.00 is a leaf node, it has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies solely on meeting the described criteria. Examples of goods that would fall under this classification include de-inked pulp produced from waste newspapers or magazines, and pulp made from recycled corrugated cardboard. The primary determinant is the material source being recovered paper or paperboard, processed into a pulp form.