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.
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 flat sheets or simple folds, not fully shaped
Flat or minimally shaped paperboard becomes cartons or boxes under heading 4819 rather than shaped tableware.
If moulded or pressed during manufacturing
Moulded pulp products like egg carton-style plates fall under 4823.70, distinct from cut-to-shape articles.
If made from moulded wood pulp rather than paper pulp
Cases of moulded wood pulp are classified in Chapter 44, excluding paper pulp products of Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify paperboard composition meets chapter 48 definitions; avoid classification issues with printed designs
• Provide mill test certificates for fiber content if requested by CBP
• Watch for misclassification as packaging under 4819 if not shaped for direct food service
Related Products under HTS 4823.69.00
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.
Paper Salad Bowls
Large paperboard bowls cut for restaurant salad service and takeout. HTS 4823.69.00 as 'dishes' of paper pulp cut to shape, not pressed. Typically greaseproof treated for food safety.