Bamboo Fiber Disposable Coffee Cups
Disposable cups made from bamboo paperboard, designed for hot beverages like coffee, cut to a precise cup shape with nested stacking for efficient storage. These cups are shaped articles of paper or paperboard from bamboo, falling under tariff item 4823.61.00 as cups 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 have a plastic lining that constitutes more than half the total thickness.
Chapter note 2(g) excludes such products from Chapter 48.
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 not coated with plastics that exceed half the total thickness, which would shift classification to Chapter 39
• Provide documentation showing the cups are made from bamboo paperboard to support the tariff item
• Verify the cups are not printed with motifs that are not subsidiary to their primary use, which would classify them in Chapter 49
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