Paperboard Condiment Cups
Small paperboard cups cut to size for ketchup, mustard, and dipping sauces. These are shaped like cups and are common in fast food packaging. They are classified under this tariff item as cups of paperboard, cut to shape rather than moulded.
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 cups are made of bamboo or other vegetable fibre paperboard
Bamboo-based paperboard cups are classified under a specific subheading for bamboo paper products.
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
• Verify the cups are not coated with plastics that constitute more than half the total thickness
• Ensure they are not printed with motifs that are not subsidiary to their use, which would move them to Chapter 49
• Keep supplier documentation on the paperboard grade for CBSA inspection
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Paperboard Appetizer Dishes
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