Cardboard Takeout Boxes
Cardboard takeout boxes are foldable paperboard containers with leak-proof linings, used for Chinese takeout or fast food. They are classified under this tariff item as other packing containers of paper or paperboard, designed 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 boxes are made of corrugated paperboard
Corrugated paperboard containers are classified separately under cartons, boxes and cases.
If the boxes are trays or dishes
Paperboard trays and dishes are classified under heading 4823.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check that the leak-proof lining is not a plastics layer exceeding half the total thickness, which would move classification to Chapter 39
• Ensure the boxes are not printed with decorative designs that could classify under Chapter 49
• Provide detailed product specs to CBSA for smooth clearance
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