Bulk Paperboard Storage Cases

Large, stackable cases from recycled paperboard for warehouse storage of consumer products before retail. HTS 4819.50.40.60 covers these as other packing containers.

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.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made mainly of recovered waste paper with specific burst index

Unfinished fluting or testliner paper shifts to chapter 48 base materials.

4415.10Lower: 20.7% vs 35%

If pallet-sized wooden construction

Wood pallets are in chapter 44, not paper.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for Mullen burst strength; low-strength may reclassify as fluting paper

Declare flat-packed to reduce freight costs and valuation

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