Paperboard Snack Bowls from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document basis weight and fiber content to distinguish from lighter papers
• Test for grease resistance certification if food contact claimed
• Avoid 4818 classification if not simple rolls or sheets