Egg Carton from Canada
A molded pulp tray designed to hold 12 eggs, made from recycled paper pulp through a pressing process. It falls under HTS 4823.70.0040 as a molded or pressed article of paper pulp, other than common boxes or dishes. This classification applies to protective packaging shaped for specific use.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify pulp composition meets recycled content claims to avoid misclassification; ensure no plastic inserts which could shift to plastics chapter
• Provide lab tests for burst strength if questioned by customs