Corrugated Bento Box
A multi-compartment corrugated paperboard box designed for sanitary meal preparation and lunch transport. It is classified under tariff item 4819.10.00 as a carton, box, or case of corrugated paper or paperboard, providing structural integrity for foodservice use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bento box is made of non-corrugated paperboard
Non-corrugated packing containers fall under this alternative within heading 4819.
If the box is moulded from paper pulp rather than corrugated board
Moulded pulp articles are classified under heading 4823.
If the box has a plastic coating exceeding half the total thickness
Chapter note 2(g) excludes such articles from Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the bento box is made entirely of corrugated paperboard without plastic liners that exceed half the thickness, which would reclassify it to Chapter 39
• If the box is printed with decorative motifs that are not subsidiary to its packing function, it may fall under Chapter 49
• Declare the goods accurately as corrugated packing containers to avoid delays at the border
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