Paperboard Cake Bases
Round paperboard platforms cut to size for supporting cakes at bakeries and events. HTS 4823.69.00 as shaped paperboard articles functioning as plates or trays. Often gold foil stamped but printing subsidiary.
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% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If self-adhesive gummed bases
Adhesive paper products classify under heading 4811.
If moulded pulp cake boards
Manufacturing process separates moulded vs cut-to-size articles.
If plastic self-adhesive films
Predominantly plastic products shift out of Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Printing must be subsidiary to function per chapter notes
• Document board thickness for paperboard status
• Common shift to Chapter 49 if decorative printing predominates
Related Products under HTS 4823.69.00
Paperboard Disposable Plates
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
Rectangular paperboard trays cut to size for carrying appetizers and beverages at catering events. Falls under 4823.69.00 as 'trays' of paperboard cut to shape, suitable for food service but not moulded. Used widely in takeout and picnic applications.
Paperboard Snack Bowls
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.