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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

Compostable Paper Bowl from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4823.70.00.20