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Takeout Paper Sauce Cups from Japan

Small round nested paper cups for Asian takeout sauces, grease-resistant coating on paperboard. Stackable design cut to shape for restaurant supply. Under HTS 4823.69.0020 as round nested food containers.

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

• Test grease resistance per ASTM; documentation prevents food safety flags

• Specify 'food container' not 'cup' if queried, but round nested fits perfectly

• Ensure no sulfite wrapping traits pushing to 4805 notes