Perfume Bottle Rigid Carton from Japan
Rigid paperboard box with die-cut interior for protecting glass perfume bottles from breakage. Often includes velvet lining and branded exterior. Classified as rigid packing carton under HTS 4819.50.4040.
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
• Provide cross-section diagrams showing paperboard thickness for rigidity proof
• Distinguish from flexible sleeves; rigid structure is key for this subheading
• Watch for velvet lining; if >10% weight, may trigger textile classification review