Molded Paper Pulp Fruit Trays from Japan
Molded paper pulp fruit trays are custom-shaped packaging designed to cushion and protect fresh produce like apples, oranges, or berries during transport. They are made from paper pulp and cut or molded to fit the specific shape of the fruit, ensuring secure placement and reducing damage. These trays fall under this tariff item as other articles of paper pulp that are cut to size or shape, not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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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: Starts With 48239000; Starts With 48239000; Equal To 4823900011; Equal To 4823900019; Equal To 4823900090; Equal To 4823900011; Equal To 4823900019; Equal To 4823900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the trays are clearly described as molded paper pulp articles for produce packaging
• Verify that they are not classified as containers of heading 4819, which covers cartons, boxes, and similar packing containers
• Keep commercial invoices with detailed product descriptions and HS codes to facilitate CBSA clearance