Frozen Food Folding Carton
A non-corrugated paperboard carton designed for frozen foods such as vegetables, pizzas, or entrees, often coated with a moisture barrier and printed with cooking instructions. The carton is engineered for point-of-sale stacking and freezer storage, with the coating serving a functional purpose rather than altering the paperboard's classification. It falls under tariff item 4819.20.00 as a folding carton of non-corrugated paper or paperboard.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the carton is a rigid, non-folding box
Rigid frozen food boxes that do not fold are classified under other packing containers in heading 48.19.
If the carton is made of plastics or has a plastic layer exceeding half the thickness
Plastic bags or containers for frozen food are classified under Chapter 39.
If the paperboard is coated, impregnated, or covered with plastics
Coated paperboard in rolls or sheets, not yet formed into cartons, is classified under heading 48.11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the moisture barrier coating does not constitute a plastic layer exceeding half the total thickness, which would move classification to Chapter 39
• Ensure the cartons are imported empty and not with frozen food contents, which would require separate tariff classification
• Provide CBSA with technical data on the coating composition and thickness to support the paperboard classification
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