Paperboard Milk Cartons
Paperboard milk cartons are gable-top containers made from laminated paperboard for packaging milk and dairy, with aseptic lining for sanitation. They are classified under this tariff item as other packing containers of paper or paperboard, used for beverage 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 cartons are made of corrugated paperboard
Corrugated paperboard containers are classified separately under cartons, boxes and cases.
If the cartons are trays or dishes
Paperboard trays and dishes are classified under heading 4823.
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 aseptic lining is not a plastics layer exceeding half the thickness, which would reclassify to Chapter 39
• Ensure the cartons are not printed with non-incidental motifs that could fall under Chapter 49
• Keep material data sheets for CBSA review
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