Paperboard Seedling Trays
Biodegradable trays molded from paperboard pulp for starting seedlings in nurseries. Classified in HTS 4823.90.86 as other paper pulp articles cut to shape, for horticultural use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flat-folded shipping containers
Flat paperboard boxes for packing go to 4819, not molded pulp articles.
If for rigid plastic seedling trays
Plastic material composition changes to Chapter 39 entirely.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include biodegradation test results to support paper pulp claims
• Distinguish from plastic trays via detailed material specs
• Declare intended nursery end-use to avoid general packaging classification
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