Egg Tray is a packaging container used to hold, protect, and transport eggs, typically made of pulp, plastic, or foam, with common specifications of 30 eggs, 12 eggs, etc. In foreign trade, egg trays are classified as packaging materials or disposable consumables, commonly found in the food, agricultural products, and logistics industries. Usage scenarios include: as inner packaging when exporting eggs and poultry egg products; or as an independent commodity exported to overseas farms and supermarkets. Precautions: 1) Materials must comply with the importing country's environmental and food contact standards (e.g., FDA, EU 10/2011); 2) Pulp egg trays require attention to moisture resistance and compressive strength; 3) Plastic egg trays require attention to recycling marks; 4) Customs classification is usually under HS code 4823 (pulp products) or 3923 (plastic products), and accurate declaration is required. Difference from 'Egg Carton': Egg Tray usually refers to a lidless tray, while Egg Carton mostly refers to a closed packaging with a lid; similar to 'Egg Tray Board', but Egg Tray emphasizes individual carrying units. In foreign trade, it is necessary to clarify material, specifications, gram weight, printing requirements, and packaging methods to avoid disputes.
📝 Examples
1. We need to purchase 500,000 paper egg trays, specification 30-egg capacity, material recycled pulp, please quote FOB Shanghai. (Note: The buyer specifies quantity, specification, material, and trade term.)
2. Please confirm whether the egg trays comply with EU food contact material regulations and attach test reports, otherwise customs clearance at the destination port may be hindered. (Note: Reminding exporters to pay attention to compliance requirements to avoid customs clearance risks.)
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