Classifications and Terminologies for OCC Scrap

1. Kraft Scrap:
   • Description: Refers to waste kraft paper, often sourced from used corrugated boxes and cartons.​
   • Quality & Content: Typically includes unbleached, unprinted kraft paper.​
   • Local Terminology: Often termed as “Kraft Patti” in local markets.​
2. Box Board Cuttings (BBC):
   • Description: Comprises trimmings and cuttings from the production of box boards.
   • Quality & Content: Clean, uncoated, and free from contaminants.​
   • Local Terminology: Known as “Mill Cuttings” or “Box Patti.”​
3. Duplex Cuttings:
   • Description: Waste generated from duplex board manufacturing, which has a white printable surface and a grey or brown back.​
   • Quality & Content: Clean, coated or uncoated duplex paper.​
   • Local Terminology: Referred to as “Duplex Patti.”​
4. Hard Mix Waste Paper:
   • Description: A blend of various grades of paper, including corrugated, kraft, and others.​
   • Quality & Content: Mixed quality with varying fibre content.​
   • Local Terminology: Called “Hard Mix Raddi.”​
5. Soft Mix Waste Paper:
   • Description: Primarily consists of softer paper materials like office waste, magazines, and printed papers.​
   • Quality & Content: Lower fibre strength compared to hard mix.​
   • Local Terminology: Known as “Soft Mix Raddi.”​

6. Gola (Bambu) – Tube Roll Waste

1. • Local Name: Gola / Bamboo Scrap / Paper Core
   • Description: Hard cylindrical cores made of compressed paper – leftover from rolling paper or film rolls
   • Quality: Very hard and dense, not easy to pulp
   • Moisture: Very low
   • Use: Used mainly for pulping into low-grade paper or cardboard; rarely for kraft
   • Source: Printing presses, textile rolls, packaging industries
   • Pricing (India): lower than OCC due to harder pulping

Container Sizes and Load Capacities

In India, OCC scrap is typically transported using standard shipping containers:​

• 40-Foot Container:
  • Load Capacity: Approximately 22 to 24 metric tons of baled OCC scrap.​

Approximate Transit Times to India from Various Origins

Transit times for OCC scrap shipments to major Indian ports such as Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra vary based on the country of origin:​

• Middle East: Approximately 3 to 8 days.​
• Italy: Approximately 18 to 22 days.​
• United States: Approximately 30 to 40 days.​
• Canada: Approximately 35 to 45 days.​

Note: These are estimated transit times for sea freight; actual durations may vary based on specific shipping routes and conditions.

International Market Terminology for OCC:

1. OCC Grade 11 (Corrugated Containers)

Description:

• Consists of corrugated containers with liners of test liner, jute, or kraft. ​

Quality & Content:

• Typically includes a mix of post-consumer and post-industrial corrugated materials.​
• May contain minimal non-paper components; however, the presence of such materials should be limited to ensure recyclability.​

Container Load:

• Standard shipments are made in 40-foot containers, each holding approximately 22 to 24 metric tons of baled OCC Grade 11 scrap. ​

2. OCC Grade 12 (Double-Sorted Corrugated or DSOCC)

Description:

• Consists of double-sorted corrugated containers, typically sourced from supermarkets and commercial facilities. ​

Quality & Content:

• Higher purity level than Grade 11 due to the double-sorting process, resulting in fewer contaminants.​
• Primarily composed of clean, dry, and non-printed corrugated cardboard.​

Container Load:

• Similar to Grade 11, shipments are made in 40-foot containers, each accommodating around 22 to 24 metric tons of baled OCC Grade 12 scrap.​