Compostable Paper Bowl

Home-compostable molded paper pulp bowl for everyday meals. Fits HTS 4823.70.0020 definition of pressed pulp bowls.

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%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4818.90.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If for household sanitary use like pet bowls

Toilet paper or sanitary articles shift to 4818 if primary end-use changes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Validate EN 13432 compostability claims with test reports for marketing support

Use reefer containers if transit exceeds 30 days to control humidity

File binding rulings preemptively for high-volume pulp imports