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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

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4819.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If rectangular boxes without basket weave shaping

Standard boxes classify under 4819.50, only ornate shaped baskets stay in 4823.69.

4823.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If filter paper or coffee filters shaped similarly

Specialty filter paper has dedicated subheading 4823.20 regardless of shape.

3923.10.20Same rate: 35%

If predominantly plastic construction

Plastic articles over 50% by weight shift to Chapter 39 tableware.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Clarify retail display vs serving use in entry docs to avoid Chapter 49 if printed

Provide grammage certificates (>150g/m² typically paperboard)

Pitfall: misclass as 4819 if perceived as basic boxes

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Paperboard Appetizer Dishes

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