Rigid Gift Chocolate Box

Hard paperboard carton for premium chocolate assortments, featuring a windowed lid and ribbon tie for gift presentation. Provides structural protection for fragile confectionery during shipping. HTS 4819.50.4040 applies to such rigid packing boxes.

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.

4819.50Same rate: 35%

If folding or collapsible design

Non-rigid cartons go to general 'other packing containers' subheading.

1704.90.58.00Lower: 27.9% vs 35%

If imported filled with chocolates as confection set

Sugar confectionery provisions cover filled packing if sold as complete product.

4415.10Lower: 20.7% vs 35%

If made from wood pulp pallet-style base

Wood packing cases classified in Chapter 44 if wooden elements predominate.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify grammage and fiber content in docs; ensure >200 g/m² for typical rigid box verification

If printed heavily, confirm packing is primary use per Chapter Note to avoid Chapter 49

Bundle with chocolates? Declare separately to prevent set classification issues

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