Frozen Food Folding Carton from Japan
Non-corrugated paperboard carton for frozen vegetables, pizzas, or entrees, often with moisture barrier coating and printed cooking instructions. Designed for point-of-sale stacking and freezer storage. Classifies in HTS 4819.20.0040 as other folding boxes.
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
• Certify grease/moisture resistance coatings meet food safety standards for FDA clearance
• Avoid perforations that might classify as 4823 perforated paper articles
• Measure basis weight to distinguish from lighter paper classifications in chapter 48