Paper Pulp Berry Basket Tray
A molded pulp tray shaped like a basket for packaging berries, with drainage holes and cut to shape. It is classified under tariff item 4823.69.00 as an 'other' article of paper pulp, cut to size or shape.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tray is a molded pulp article not specifically shaped as a basket
Molded articles of paper pulp are classified in this subheading.
If the tray is used primarily as a packing container for transport
Packing containers of paperboard fall under heading 4819.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the tray is not coated or covered with plastics where the plastic layer exceeds half the total thickness, which would reclassify to Chapter 39
• If the tray is used for packing and shipping berries, consider whether heading 4819 for packing containers might apply
• Keep records of the molding process and fibre content for CBSA verification
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