4707.20.00 - Other paper or paperboard, made mainly of bleached chemical pulp, not colored in the mass

HTS code 4707.20.00 encompasses recovered (waste and scrap) paper and paperboard that is primarily composed of bleached chemical pulp. Crucially, this category excludes materials that have been colored in the mass during their production. This designation focuses on the pulp type and the absence of integrated coloring, differentiating it from other recovered paper categories.

This classification is distinct from its siblings. Unlike 4707.10.00.00, which specifically covers unbleached kraft paper or paperboard, 4707.20.00 deals with bleached chemical pulp. It also differs from 4707.30.00, which is for paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, often identifiable by its use in items like newspapers. Furthermore, it is separated from the residual category 4707.90.00.00, which includes all other types of unsorted waste and scrap paper and paperboard not otherwise specified.

Within 4707.20.00, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. The subcategory 4707.20.00.20 specifically identifies "High-grade deinking paper and paperboard," implying a quality and processing standard that makes it suitable for efficient deinking. The remaining materials within the scope of 4707.20.00, which do not meet the criteria for high-grade deinking, are captured under the residual subcategory 4707.20.00.40. This hierarchical structure allows for more precise tracking and categorization of recovered paper based on its pulp composition and processing characteristics.