Compostable Paper Bowl from Japan
Home-compostable molded paper pulp bowl for everyday meals. Fits HTS 4823.70.0020 definition of pressed pulp bowls.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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