Paperboard Disposable Plates from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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