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Bamboo Fiber Party Punch Cups

Small, round nested cups from bamboo paperboard ideal for serving punch, cocktails, or cold drinks at events, stackable for bulk transport. Under HTS 4823.61.00.20 as bamboo cups and round nested food containers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4823.69.00Same rate: 37.5%

If made primarily from sugar cane bagasse paperboard

Bagasse or other non-bamboo plant fibers classify under general bamboo-excluded paperboard cups.

4811Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If coated for waterproofing exceeding paper criteria

Heavy coatings may classify as paper-coated products rather than primary paper articles.

4820.90.00Same rate: 37.5%

If not specifically trays, dishes, plates, or cups

Loose or irregular shaped paper articles fall under general Chapter 48 other articles.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain third-party certification for bamboo sourcing to support sustainability claims and avoid greenwashing disputes

• Declare exact dimensions and capacity on entry docs to match 'cup' definition vs larger containers