Bamboo Fiber Soup Bowls
Molded bowl-shaped dishes from bamboo paper pulp, with a 12 oz capacity and fluted edges for soup or cereal. These bowls are shaped articles of paper or paperboard from bamboo, classified under tariff item 4823.61.00 as dishes 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 bowls have a plastic coating that is more than half the total thickness.
Chapter note 2(g) excludes paper articles with such plastic layers 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
• Confirm the bowls are made from bamboo pulp and not other paper fibers, as the tariff item is specific to bamboo
• Ensure the fluted edges do not constitute a decorative print that would trigger Chapter 49
• Verify no plastic coating exceeds half the thickness to avoid Chapter 39 classification
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