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Bamboo Paperboard Yogurt Cups

Round, nestable single-serve cups from bamboo paperboard for yogurt and dairy products, designed for retail food packaging. Classifies under HTS 4823.61.00.20 as bamboo 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.

3920.10.00Higher: 41.7% vs 37.5%

If predominantly PET or plastic construction

If plastic is principal material despite bamboo layer, moves to Chapter 39 plastics.

4818.90.00Lower: 20% vs 37.5%

If used for household cleaning rather than food

End-use for non-food (toilet paper, etc.) shifts from food-specific trays/cups.

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

• Comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification for food contact paperboard

• Specify grammage (g/m²) in docs; must align with paperboard definitions