Paperboard Aseptic Milk Carton

Folding paperboard carton designed for aseptic packaging of milk, featuring a polyethylene lining to prevent leakage and contamination. Classified under HTS 4819.20.00.20 as a sanitary food container due to its non-corrugated paperboard construction and food-safe barrier properties for direct beverage contact.

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.

4819.50.40Same rate: 35%

If other than sanitary food/beverage use, like general packaging

Shifts to folding boxes of non-corrugated paperboard not specifically for sanitary food contact.

3923.10.90.00Higher: 38% vs 35%

If plastic components exceed paper by weight

Plastic articles for packaging goods classified by predominant material, not paper.

4819.20.00.40Same rate: 35%

If for egg cartons or similar non-beverage sanitary containers

Other sanitary containers of non-corrugated paperboard fall under this statistical suffix.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify FDA approval for food contact materials and include certificates of analysis for linings like polyethylene

Label with accurate material composition to avoid misclassification as plastic dominant under Chapter 39