Bamboo Fiber Soup Bowls
Molded bowl-shaped dishes from bamboo paper pulp, capacity 12 oz with fluted edges for soup or cereal. These bowls are cut to shape and qualify as bamboo paperboard articles 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 bowls are molded from pulp rather than cut from paperboard
Molded pulp bowls are classified under a different heading.
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
• Check that the bowls are not laminated with plastic layers exceeding half the thickness, which would move them to Chapter 39
• Declare the bamboo fibre content and dimensions accurately for classification
• Ensure the bowls are not printed with decorative motifs that are more than subsidiary to their use
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