Bamboo Disposable Cups
Disposable cups molded from bamboo pulp paperboard, sized 8 oz for hot or cold beverages with rolled rims. These cups are shaped articles of paper or paperboard made from bamboo, falling under tariff item 4823.61.00 as trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like of bamboo.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cups are molded from bamboo pulp but have a plastic coating that constitutes more than half the total thickness.
Chapter note 2(g) excludes paper coated with plastics where the plastic layer is more than half the thickness, placing them in Chapter 39.
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 cups are made wholly of bamboo paperboard and not coated with plastics exceeding half the thickness, which would shift classification to Chapter 39
• Declare the fiber content and manufacturing process to CBSA to support the bamboo designation
• Verify the cups are not printed with decorative motifs that could move them to Chapter 49
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