Muffin Cup Liner
A molded pulp liner pressed into a baking cup shape for muffins and cupcakes. The liner is formed from paper pulp under pressure and may have a grease-resistant treatment. It falls under tariff item 4823.70.00 as a moulded or pressed article of paper pulp, as it is not simply cut from a sheet.
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 |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 4823700000; Equal To 4823700000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the liner is cut and folded from a flat sheet rather than molded
This heading covers other articles of paper or paperboard that are cut to size or shape but not molded or pressed.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the liner is truly molded, not just crimped or folded from a flat sheet, as the latter may fall under a different heading
• If the liner is coated with wax or plastic, check if the coating changes the classification
• Declare the grease-resistant treatment accurately to avoid delays
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