Paperboard Disposable Food Tray from Japan
A rectangular tray made from molded paperboard, cut to specific dimensions for serving fast food like fries or burgers. It falls under HTS 4823.69.0040 as an 'other' article of paperboard shaped as a tray, not classified elsewhere in the subheading for cups or plates.
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
• Verify paperboard composition meets chapter 48 definitions; provide mill test certificates for fiber content
• Ensure trays are cut to size or shape, not loose sheets, to avoid reclassification under heading 4820