Cardboard Beverage Carriers
Cardboard beverage carriers are paperboard containers designed to hold and transport multiple beverage cans or bottles, featuring handle slots for easy carrying. They are classified under this tariff item as other packing containers of paper or paperboard, specifically used for packaging and transporting goods.
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
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 carriers are corrugated paperboard
Corrugated paperboard containers are classified separately under cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard.
If the carriers are cut to non-rectangular shapes and not used as packing
Other articles of paper or paperboard not elsewhere specified may apply if the item is not a packing container.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the carriers are not printed with promotional material that could shift classification to Chapter 49
• Verify dimensions and weight to confirm they meet the definition of packing containers
• Keep commercial invoices detailing material composition for CBSA inspection
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