Packaging Prototype Samples from China
Pre-production prototypes of consumer product packaging (boxes, labels, inserts) printed with final artwork, imported for examination of structural integrity, print quality, and regulatory compliance before mass production tooling. Solely for approval/reproduction evaluation under HTS 9813.00.25.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide brand owner certification linking prototypes to specific production SKU; maintain records showing prototypes led to actual production run; label clearly as 'pre-production sample'