Paperboard Airline Meal Tray from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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