Paperboard Condiment Cups
Small paperboard cups cut to size for ketchup, mustard, and dipping sauces. Classified 4823.69.00 as paper pulp articles shaped like cups or dishes. Common in fast food packaging.
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 cup-shaped but of bamboo or straw paper
Specific material compositions have dedicated 4823.61 subheading.
If simple cylindrical containers
Basic cups without dish characteristics classify as boxes under 4819.
If straw pulp fluting paper rolls
Unprocessed base paper stays in 4805 until shaped into articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish from beverage cups which may go to other codes
• Provide barrier coating specifications
• Avoid bulk packaging classification under 4819
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Paper Serving Trays
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Paperboard Snack Bowls
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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
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