Paper Hot Coffee Cups
Disposable paper cups designed for hot beverages like coffee, featuring a polyethylene lining for heat resistance and leak prevention. They are pre-formed, cut to precise cup shape from paperboard, and nest for efficient stacking and shipping. Classified under HTS 4823.69.0020 as round nested food containers made of paperboard.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +60.0% | 60% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If printed with pictorial designs
Printed paper articles with non-subsidiary motifs fall under Chapter 49 per chapter notes.
If imported as rolls or uncut sheets
Heading 4820 and 4823 exclude loose sheets cut to size; uncut forms stay in 4819.
If made from molded paper pulp
Molded pulp products like egg cartons classify under 4823.70, not paperboard cups.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify paperboard composition meets non-printed, food-safe standards; avoid motifs that could shift to Chapter 49
• Provide FDA compliance docs for food contact; test for migration limits to prevent CBP holds
• Confirm nesting design and round shape; misclassification as flat sheets risks 4823 exclusion per chapter notes
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Paper Ice Cream Sundae Cups
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