Paper Hot Coffee Cups from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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