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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4811.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If coated gummed paper in sheets

Pre-gummed or coated sheets for trays, not final molded articles.

3924.10.40Lower: 13.4% vs 35%

If for retail sale as plastic tableware

If polyethylene-coated imparting character, classifies as plastic dishes.

4821.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

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