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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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