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Bamboo Fiber Dessert Plate from Japan

Small 7-inch dessert plate shaped from bamboo fiber paper pulp, cut precisely for pastries. Classifies in HTS 4823.61.00.40 for bamboo paperboard plates as 'other' articles. Enhances eco-dining with natural texture.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Photographic evidence of shaping process aids binding rulings

• Avoid generic 'pulp' labeling; specify bamboo source

• Monitor anti-dumping on Asian pulp products