Bamboo Fiber Disposable Coffee Cups

Disposable cups made from bamboo paperboard, designed for hot beverages like coffee, cut to a precise cup shape with nested stacking for efficient storage. Classified under HTS 4823.61.00.20 as cups of bamboo paperboard, meeting the criteria for round nested food 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.

4823.69.00Same rate: 35%

If made from non-bamboo paperboard like wood pulp

Bamboo-specific subheading requires predominant bamboo fiber; other fibers shift to general paper/paperboard cups.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If molded from bamboo pulp rather than paperboard

Heading excludes paper pulp articles if not formed as paperboard; pulp-molded items fall under other articles.

4819.40.00Same rate: 35%

If supplied in rolls or uncut sheets

Requires cut-to-size or shape for 4823; uncut bamboo paper for cups stays in boxes, sacks, etc.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify bamboo fiber content exceeds 50% by weight with lab testing to confirm classification under bamboo subheading

Ensure FDA compliance for food contact; provide certificates of analysis showing no harmful substances

Avoid misclassification as general paper cups (4823.69); specify bamboo origin in commercial invoice