Bamboo Fiber Soup Bowls
Molded bowl-shaped dishes from bamboo paper pulp, capacity 12 oz with fluted edges for soup or cereal. HTS 4823.61.00 applies to these bamboo-derived dishes cut to shape. Compostable option for food service.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fiber blend under 80% bamboo
Subheading specifies 'of bamboo'; lesser content falls to other paper pulp articles
If in continuous rolls for later forming
Uncut paperboard in rolls goes to 4810, not shaped articles
If for industrial non-tableware use like lab trays
End-use determines; non-kitchen paper articles classify under 4820
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
• Test for moisture resistance without coatings; excessive lamination may trigger 4818 classification
• Document molding process as paper pulp, not pressed wood, to stay in Chapter 48
• Avoid importing in bulk sheets; pre-cut shapes required for 4823
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