Molded Pulp Party Dessert Plate from Japan
Small, sturdy plate made from compressed paper pulp for serving desserts at events. Falls under HTS 4823.70.0020 as a molded or pressed paper pulp plate cut to size.
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
• Include production process affidavits specifying pulp molding to defend against 4820 downgrades
• Test for compostability if marketing as biodegradable to support accurate HTS claims
• Package in moisture-proof cartons for humid import routes like Southeast Asia