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Folded Paper Bento Boxes

Multi-compartment paperboard boxes for sushi or bento meals, with food-safe barriers. Classified as sanitary food containers in HTS 4819.50.20.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4819.50Same rate: 37.5%

If for office/shop use

Box files or trays for offices are 4819.50.60, not food sanitary.

4805.24Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If made from recovered pulp

Testliner from waste paper for fluting is under 4805.24.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document compartment dividers and barrier coatings for FDA approval

• Avoid mislabeling as office trays under 4819.50.60