Corrugated Pizza Box

A foldable carton made from corrugated paperboard designed specifically for transporting and serving hot pizzas in a sanitary manner. It falls under HTS 4819.10.00.20 as a sanitary food container due to its corrugated structure and use in direct contact with food to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

4819.20.00Same rate: 35%

If made of non-corrugated paperboard

Non-corrugated cartons shift to subheading 4819.20, excluding them from the corrugated category in 4819.10.

4819.50.40Same rate: 35%

If imported in bulk sheets for later assembly

Unformed or bulk packing containers are classified under 4819.50 as other packing containers, not finished sanitary boxes.

3923.10.90Higher: 38% vs 35%

If similar design but made of plastic instead of paperboard

Plastic food containers fall under Chapter 39 plastics, differentiated by material from paper-based Chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify corrugated paperboard meets FDA 21 CFR 176.170 for food contact; include supplier certifications in documentation

Label with accurate material composition to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is misstating as non-corrugated

Obtain prior notice via FDA's system for food-contact shipments to prevent CBP holds