Papier-Mâché Fruit Bowls from China
Decorative bowls molded from papier-mâché, coated for water resistance, used to display fruits or as centerpieces. HTS 4823.90.20.00 applies to these shaped paper pulp articles, not qualifying as tableware under 4823.69 if primarily decorative. They mimic ceramic but are lightweight and eco-friendly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm non-food contact use in descriptions to avoid scrutiny under FDA regs for tableware
• Provide grammage and burst strength specs if challenged on paperboard vs. pulp classification