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Poster Mailing Fiber Tubes

Protective fiber tubes with plastic end plugs for shipping posters, maps, and artwork via mail. Paperboard body qualifies under HTS 4819.50.4020 as similar containers despite minor plastic ends.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4819.50.40Same rate: 37.5%

If metal or composite end closures

Significant non-fiber components classify as other containers.

4202.92Lower: 30.1% vs 37.5%

If with textile or leatherette coverings

Travel/leisure bags with paper inserts shift to Chapter 42.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Quantify plastic ends as <10% by weight to maintain paper classification

• Customs may require disassembly photos showing fiber dominance