4707.30.00.20 - Newsprint

This HTS classification covers newsprint, a specific type of paper characterized by its primary composition of mechanical pulp. Newsprint is designed for high-volume printing and is typically unbleached or lightly bleached, resulting in its distinctive grayish appearance and rougher texture compared to other paper grades. Its primary use is for the production of newspapers, journals, and similar printed matter where cost-effectiveness and absorbency are prioritized over permanence or fine finish.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 4707.30.00.40 "Other," which encompasses recovered paper and paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp but not specifically newsprint. While both fall under the broader heading for paper or paperboard made mainly of mechanical pulp, this specific sub-heading is reserved for the product known and used as newsprint, reflecting its distinct market and production standards.

As a leaf node, this category does not contain further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 4707.30.00.20 hinges on identifying the material as recovered paper or paperboard predominantly made from mechanical pulp and intended for use as newsprint, as per its defined purpose and characteristics.