BPA-Free Plastic Lunch Tray from Japan
A compartmentalized polypropylene tray for school lunches or meals, free of BPA for safety. Classified under HTS 3924.10.3000 as plastic kitchenware trays designed for portioned food serving in household contexts. Its divided sections prevent food mixing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide lab certifications proving BPA-free status and food contact compliance (e.g
• FDA 21 CFR 177)
• Declare exact polymer type (e.g
• polypropylene) matching Chapter 39 predominance rules
• Avoid mislabeling as toys, which could shift to Chapter 95 and alter duties