Molded Paper Pulp Dinner Plate from Japan
A round, molded or pressed article made from paper pulp, designed as a dinner plate for serving meals. It falls under HTS 4823.70.0020 because it is a plate specifically produced by molding or pressing paper pulp, cut to a standard plate shape and size for disposable tableware use.
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
• Verify the product is explicitly molded or pressed from paper pulp, not merely die-cut from sheets, to confirm HTS 4823.70.0020 classification
• Provide lab test reports confirming composition as paper pulp to avoid reclassification under heading 4820 or 4819
• Label products as disposable tableware and include recycling instructions to meet FDA food contact standards for imports