Nestable Plastic Produce Crate

A lightweight, nestable HDPE crate for transporting fresh vegetables or fruits in wholesale distribution. Classified in HTS 3923.10.90.00 as a plastic crate for goods conveyance, excluding food-specific sterile packaging. Ventilation holes prevent spoilage.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3923.10.20.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If certified for direct food contact

Food packing boxes have a dedicated subheading for sanitary requirements.

3921.90.11.00Higher: 39.2% vs 38%

If imported as flat flexible sheets for assembly

Unfinished plastic sheets/films for packing fall under heading 3921.

4823.69.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If paperboard construction

Analogous produce crates of paper shift to Chapter 48 'other packing containers'.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify FDA compliance even if non-contact; track seasonal demand for valuation; segregate from sterile medical packaging

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