Corrugated Produce Shipping Carton from Japan
Telescoping carton designed for transporting fruits and vegetables, featuring ventilation holes and corrugated paperboard construction. Classified under 4819.10.00.40 for corrugated packing cases used in agriculture. Meets strength requirements beyond kraftliner specs in subheading notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide FDA compliance docs for food-contact paperboard; test for safe migration levels
• Confirm weight exceeds 115 g/m² if resembling kraftliner to stay in 'other' subheading
• Avoid bulk import without palletizing specs; common pitfall is damage claims from improper stacking