Paperboard Airline Meal Tray
A partitioned paperboard tray designed for in-flight meals, cut to standard size with raised edges. It qualifies under HTS 4823.69.0040 as an 'other' paper or paperboard tray for food service applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If coated gummed paper in sheets
Pre-gummed or coated sheets for trays, not final molded articles.
If for retail sale as plastic tableware
If polyethylene-coated imparting character, classifies as plastic dishes.
If printed with dominant motifs
Chapter note moves heavily printed paper articles to chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide dimensional specs and weight to confirm 'cut to size or shape' per heading 4823
• Avoid overprinting; chapter note excludes goods where print is primary use
• Check for lamination; heavy plastic coating may shift to plastics chapter
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