Cardboard Soup Containers
Cardboard soup containers are microwavable paperboard bowls with vented lids, designed for hot liquids like soups. They are classified under this tariff item as other packing containers of paper or paperboard, suitable for food packaging and transport.
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 containers are trays or dishes rather than packing containers
Paperboard trays and dishes are classified under heading 4823, not as packing containers.
If the containers are in the form of bags or sacks
Bags and sacks of paper are classified under a different subheading.
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
• Verify the heat-resistant coating does not constitute a plastics layer exceeding half the thickness, which would reclassify to Chapter 39
• Ensure the containers are not printed with non-incidental motifs that could fall under Chapter 49
• Maintain documentation on materials for CBSA verification
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