Rigid Gift Chocolate Box from Japan
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.
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
• 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