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Corrugated Fragile Goods Box from Japan

Custom corrugated carton with internal cushioning for glassware or ceramics shipping. HTS 4819.10.00.40 for general corrugated packing cases. Exceeds fluting paper specs in 4805 notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Include drop-test certifications for fragile claims to support valuation

• Avoid sulfite wrapping confusion; confirm <40% sulfite fibers per 4805.30 note

• Printed warnings must be subsidiary or risk Chapter 49 shift