Corrugated Takeout Food Box from China
A sturdy, leak-resistant corrugated paperboard box used for packaging hot or cold takeout meals to ensure sanitary delivery. It is under HTS 4819.10.00.20 because it is a corrugated sanitary container intended for direct food contact and beverage protection.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm coatings are food-grade and non-toxic per FDA guidelines; retain Certificates of Analysis
• Avoid pitfalls by specifying 'corrugated' in entry docs—inspect samples for flute profile
• Bundle with commercial invoice detailing basis weight and burst strength for smooth clearance