Egg Carton from Japan
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 — 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
• 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