Takeout Noodle Box from Japan
Leak-proof folding carton of non-corrugated paperboard with poly coating for sanitary transport of hot noodle dishes. Classified in HTS 4819.20.00.20 for direct food contact and hygiene in foodservice applications.
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
• Comply with FDA food contact notifications for coatings used in direct food exposure
• Photograph assembly process to prove folding carton status vs. rigid setup