Paper Pulp Serving Bowl from China
Large molded paper pulp bowl for family-style serving of salads or sides. HTS 4823.70.0020 applies as it's a pressed pulp article formed as a bowl.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Cross-check against subheading notes for kraft/sack paper specs if claiming related origins
• Obtain prior FDA no-objection for food contact if from non-approved pulp sources
• Declare as 'compostable tableware' only with verified certifications to avoid false claims