Foodservice Plate Base Paperboard from Germany
Uniformly bleached kraft paperboard at 200 g/m², over 95% chemical wood pulp, uncoated and supplied in sheets for die-cutting into disposable plates and dishes. Classifies under HTS 4804.42.00.30 as base stock for plates due to precise weight, fiber purity, and lack of coating. Ideal for high-volume production of eco-friendly tableware.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA compliance docs for food contact migration limits; declare exact grammage to avoid duty shifts; common pitfall is importing pre-printed stock which moves to Chapter 49