U.S. imports of Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups & Similar Articles of Bamboo Paper or Paperboard (HS 482361) totaled $799K in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups & Similar Articles of Bamboo Paper or Paperboard paid $97K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.09% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups & Similar Articles of Bamboo Paper or Paperboard imports of $799K in August 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $894K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataBamboo-fiber foodservice disposables — plates, trays, dishes, cups, and nested food containers — have grown as a sustainability-positioned alternative to conventional wood-pulp paperboard serviceware. The US schedule distinguishes cups and round nested food containers (4823610020) from other trays, dishes, and plates (4823610040), with a parent line (4823610000) also present. South Korea and China are the dominant suppliers, with Malaysia, Thailand, and Japan also active. Importers should be aware that bamboo-origin articles from China may carry Section 301 tariff exposure, and that food-contact compliance documentation may be requested by FDA at entry.
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75 import shipments a month
Articles intended for direct food contact — including bamboo-fiber plates, cups, and food containers — may be subject to FDA review under food-contact material regulations. Importers should ensure that products meet applicable FDA food-contact standards and retain supplier compliance documentation. Consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel is advisable given the food-contact nature of these goods.
Line 4823610020 covers cups and round nested food containers of bamboo, while 4823610040 covers all other trays, dishes, plates, and similar articles of bamboo not captured by the cups line. The distinction matters because each line may carry different statistical reporting requirements, and accurate classification is necessary for correct entry filing.
ImportsExports
Imports
$799KYoY · free account
Exports
$330KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $11.7M of Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups & Similar Articles of Bamboo Paper or Paperboard and exported $2.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 5 of 6 in heading 4823
Subheading 482361 · $799K of $154.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823610040 | Trays/Dishes/Plates Etc NESOI of Bamboo | $590K | 11.06% | 60.82% | $65K |
| 4823610020 | Cups & Round Nested Food Cntnrs of Bamboo | $209K | 14.98% | 100.00% | $31K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4823610000 | Trays/Dishes/Plates Etc of Bamboo | $330K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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South Korea and Japan together supply 58% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Japan 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
28.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.09% of imports for consumption.