Bamboo Fiber Disposable Plates
Round disposable plates made from molded bamboo paper pulp, cut to a standard 10-inch diameter for serving meals. They are shaped articles of bamboo paperboard and fall under this tariff item.
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 plates are molded from pulp rather than cut from paperboard
Molded pulp plates have a separate tariff classification.
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 plates are not coated with plastics that constitute more than half the total thickness, which would reclassify them to Chapter 39
• Provide a detailed product description with fibre composition to expedite CBSA clearance
• Verify if the plates are considered 'cut to size or shape' under the tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 4823.61.00
Bamboo Cellulose Party Bowl
Shallow bowl cut from bamboo cellulose web, sized 8 inches across for snacks at events. These bowls are cut to shape and fall under this tariff item as bamboo paperboard articles.
Bamboo Cellulose Serving Dish
Large serving dish from bamboo cellulose wadding, cut to platter size for family meals. This dish is cut to shape and qualifies as a bamboo paperboard article under this tariff item.
Bamboo Cellulose Snack Tray
Handheld snack tray from bamboo cellulose fibers, cut with handle shape. This tray is cut to shape and falls under this tariff item as a bamboo paperboard article.
Bamboo Disposable Cups
Disposable cups molded from bamboo pulp paperboard, 8 oz size with rolled rims, suitable for hot or cold beverages. They are cut to shape and fall under this tariff item as articles of paper or paperboard made of bamboo.
Bamboo Fiber Appetizer Dish
A mini divided dish made from bamboo fiber pulp, cut into three sections for serving appetizers. This product falls under tariff item 4823.61.00 as a tray or dish of paper or paperboard made of bamboo, classified within Chapter 48 for articles of paper pulp.
Bamboo Fiber Dessert Plate
A small 7-inch dessert plate shaped from bamboo fiber paper pulp, cut precisely for pastries. It is classified under tariff item 4823.61.00 as a plate of paper or paperboard made of bamboo, within Chapter 48 for paper articles.