Cardboard Juice Box

Compact folding carton made from non-corrugated paperboard with foil and plastic lamination for shelf-stable fruit juice packaging. Falls under HTS 4819.20.00.20 as a sanitary beverage container ensuring hygiene and preventing spoilage through multi-layer barriers.

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.

4819.20.00.40Same rate: 35%

If designed for eggs or dry sanitary foods

Statistical breakdown separates egg-style sanitary containers from general food/beverage.

4821.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If printed with motifs primary to use, like branded designs

Printed paper articles where graphics are principal feature fall in Chapter 48 but specific heading.

3923.21.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If predominantly polyethylene extrusion-coated

Classification follows material imparting essential character if plastic dominant.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide supplier declarations confirming paperboard as primary material over 50% by weight

Test for migration limits per FDA 21 CFR 176 to prove sanitary suitability

Avoid pitfalls by documenting flat-packed shipment to qualify as folding cartons