HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
6911108010 | Doc | 58.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
6911900050 | Doc | 42.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4205000500 | Doc | 57.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4205008000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4201006000 | Doc | 57.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
1905909090 | Doc | 42.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
1905901090 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4823610020 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4823690020 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4819502000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
4819503000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3923900080 | Doc | 58.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3923500000 | Doc | 60.3% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926904800 | Doc | 33.4% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
3926909905 | Doc | 42.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Cup Sleeve
A cup sleeve is a decorative, often handmade, paper or cardstock accessory designed to fit around disposable beverage cups. They are primarily associated with fan culture, particularly within East Asian fandoms, though their popularity has expanded globally.
Material:
- Paper/Cardstock: The most common material, offering affordability and ease of customization. Weight and finish vary significantly.
- Plastic: Less common due to environmental concerns, but provides durability and water resistance.
- Other: Occasionally, sleeves incorporate specialty materials like glitter paper, holographic foil, or fabric elements.
Purpose:
- Fan Support: The primary purpose is to demonstrate support for a celebrity, idol group, or fictional character. Sleeves are often commissioned or created by fans to celebrate birthdays, album releases, drama airings, or other significant events.
- Decoration: Sleeves aesthetically enhance disposable cups, often featuring intricate designs and artwork.
- Collectible Item: Limited-edition or event-specific sleeves can become sought-after collectibles.
- Event Promotion: Businesses, particularly cafes and bubble tea shops, utilize sleeves to promote events or collaborations with fandoms.
Function:
- Insulation: Provides a minimal layer of insulation, protecting hands from hot or cold beverages.
- Grip Enhancement: Offers a more comfortable and secure grip on the cup.
- Identification: Sleeves can visually identify cups associated with a particular event or fan group.
Usage Scenarios:
- Cafes & Bubble Tea Shops: Events are hosted where customers who purchase specific items receive a sleeve. Often, multiple designs are available, encouraging repeat visits to collect them.
- Concerts & Fan Meetings: Sleeves are distributed at events or sold as merchandise.
- Public Displays: Fans may leave sleeves at locations frequented by their idols or associated with their favorite characters.
- Personal Use: Fans create and use sleeves as a personal expression of support.
Common Types:
- Standard Size: Designed to fit common disposable cup sizes (e.g., 16oz, 20oz, 24oz).
- Event Sleeves: Created specifically for a particular event, often featuring event logos, dates, and artist imagery.
- Character Sleeves: Showcase characters from anime, manga, video games, or other fictional media.
- Group Sleeves: Represent a specific idol group or fandom.
- DIY Sleeves: Handmade sleeves created by fans, often personalized with unique artwork and designs.
- Clear Sleeves: Allow the cup's design to show through, often used to protect collectible cups.
- Double-Walled Sleeves: Offer increased insulation and durability.
Based on the material, use, and application scenarios, "cup sleeve" generally refers to a protective covering for cups, typically made of paper or plastic, used to insulate hands from hot beverages or to provide a decorative element.
Here are the relevant HS codes found within the provided reference material:
- 4823610020: This HS code falls under Chapter 48: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers. Specifically, it covers Heading 4823: Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard. The Subheading 4823610020 specifically refers to cups and round nested food containers of bamboo.
- 4823690020: This HS code also falls under Chapter 48: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers. It covers Heading 4823: Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard. The Subheading 4823690020 refers to other cups and round nested food containers.
- 3923900080: This HS code falls under Chapter 39: Plastics and articles thereof. Specifically, it covers Heading 3923: Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures, of plastics. The Subheading 3923900080 refers to other articles.
Tax Rate Details:
- 4823610020 & 4823690020: Basic tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after April 2, 2025: 30.0%. Total tariff: 55.0%.
- 3923900080: Basic tariff: 3.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after April 2, 2025: 30.0%. Total tariff: 58.0%.
Proactive Suggestions:
When declaring cup sleeves, it is important to determine the material of construction. If the cup sleeve is made of bamboo, HS code 4823610020 is appropriate. If it is made of other paper or paperboard, HS code 4823690020 should be used. If the cup sleeve is made of plastic, HS code 3923900080 is appropriate.