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Compostable Cup Stock Paperboard from Germany

Fully bleached 160 g/m² uncoated kraft paperboard with >95% chemical fibers, in rolls for compostable cup forming. HTS 4804.42.00.30 designation stems from cup base stock purpose, weight specs, and high kraft content without additives.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify compostability standards (e.g

• ASTM D6400) for marketing claims; declare as uncoated to prevent 4811 shifts; common issue: fiber blend exceeding 5% non-chemical