OTC Medicine Folding Carton

Non-corrugated paperboard box for over-the-counter pain relievers, vitamins, or cough syrup bottles, featuring dosage info and child-resistant features. Provides secondary packaging and branding. Fits 4819.20.0040 other folding cartons.

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.

4819.10.00Same rate: 35%

If corrugated for bulk medicine shipping cases

Shipping containers often use corrugated for stacking strength.

4901.99.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If printed leaflets dominate over carton function

Chapter 49 covers printed matter where printing is primary use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include barcoding and serialization docs for pharmaceutical supply chain compliance

Test for light barrier properties if protecting light-sensitive meds

Distinguish from primary blister packaging under different headings

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