4823.70.00.40 - Other 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 30% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This classification, HTS Code 4823.70.00.40, encompasses "Other" molded or pressed articles of paper pulp that are not specifically enumerated elsewhere within the 4823.70.00 subheading. This category serves as a residual for items formed by molding or pressing paper pulp into specific shapes, provided they do not fit into more precisely defined categories within this group. Examples include decorative items, structural components, or specialized packaging not otherwise specified.
It is crucial to distinguish this "Other" category from its sibling, 4823.70.00.20, which specifically covers plates, bowls, and cups made from molded or pressed paper pulp. While both are molded or pressed paper pulp articles, 4823.70.00.40 is for any such items that do not qualify as tableware in the form of plates, bowls, or cups. The defining characteristic is the absence of enumeration in other subheadings within this section, making it a fallback for appropriately shaped and manufactured paper pulp goods.
As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Classification under this code relies on the absence of a more specific classification within the broader scope of Chapter 48, particularly within the subheading for molded or pressed articles of paper pulp, and the distinct exclusion of items classified under sibling categories like plates, bowls, or cups. The focus is on identifying the material (molded/pressed paper pulp) and the lack of specific enumeration elsewhere.