Bamboo Fiber Disposable Coffee Cups from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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