Paper Picnic Plates
Heavy-duty paperboard plates cut for outdoor picnics and BBQs. 4823.69.00 classification for shaped paper pulp tableware. Wax or PE coated for water resistance.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sack kraft paper rolls pre-shaping
Base sack kraft paper under 4804 until converted to shape.
If predominantly plastic coated
Plastic content determines Chapter 39 classification.
If printed with dominant motifs
Chapter notes exclude heavily printed paper from Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Coating documentation prevents plastic classification
• Seasonal import patterns may trigger reviews
• Differentiate from pressed plates
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Pre-cut paperboard plates designed for serving food at parties and events. Classified under HTS 4823.69.00 as they are trays, dishes, plates cut to size or shape from paperboard, not moulded or pressed. Excludes printed decorative motifs that would shift to Chapter 49.
Paper Serving Trays
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Round paperboard bowls cut and formed for serving popcorn, nuts, and chips. HTS 4823.69.00 covers these as 'dishes' cut to size or shape from paperboard, excluding pressed pulp items. Popular for movie theaters and stadium concessions.
Paperboard Fruit Baskets
Shallow baskets cut from paperboard for supermarket fruit displays and gift packaging. Classified in 4823.69.00 as 'other' shaped paperboard articles resembling trays or dishes. Not for permanent use, designed for single-event service.
Paper Pulp Dinner Trays
Compartmented trays made from paper pulp, cut to size for school cafeterias and hospitals. HTS 4823.69.00 applies to cut-to-shape pulp products functioning as trays or dishes. Distinguished from moulded pulp by flat die-cutting process.
Paperboard Appetizer Dishes
Small oval paperboard dishes for individual appetizer servings at receptions. Cut to precise size and shape per 4823.69.00 requirements for paperboard tableware. Often PE-coated for moisture resistance in catering.