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U.S. imports of trays, dishes, plates, cups & similar articles of bamboo paper or paperboard (HS 482361) totaled $748K in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups & Similar Articles of Bamboo Paper or Paperboard paid $97K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $748K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups & Similar Articles of Bamboo Paper or Paperboard imports of $748K in April 2026 ran 28% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.0M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $427K | -- | -$427K |
| CANADA | -- | $217K | +$217K |
| THAILAND | $99K | -- | -$99K |
| CHINA | $91K | -- | -$91K |
| MALAYSIA | $80K | -- | -$80K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823610040 | TRAYS/DISHES/PLATES ETC NESOI OF BAMBOO | $501K | 12.19% | $61K |
| 4823610020 | CUPS & ROUND NESTED FOOD CNTNRS OF BAMBOO | $247K | 14.72% | $36K |
TRAYS/DISHES/PLATES ETC NESOI OF BAMBOO
CUPS & ROUND NESTED FOOD CNTNRS OF BAMBOO
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4823610000 | TRAYS/DISHES/PLATES ETC OF BAMBOO | $232K |
TRAYS/DISHES/PLATES ETC OF BAMBOO
35.6K kg
SACKS AND BAGS NESOI, INCL CONES, OF PAPER ETC,
HS 481940
FOLDING CARTONS, BOXES ETC, NONCOR PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481920
CARTONS, BOXES & CASES CORRUGATED PAPER & PAPERBD
HS 481910
PAPER & PAPERBOARD, UNCOATED, >10% MECH.FIB.,ROLLS
HS 480261
TRAYS, DISHES, PLATES, CUPS,ETC,OF PAPER/BOARD,NES
HS 482369
HANDKERCHIEFS, TISSUES & TOWELS OF PAPER PULP ETC
HS 481820
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $458K | $22K | -$436K |
| Pennsylvania | $155K | $8K | -$147K |
| Florida | $5K | $143K | +$138K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAKLAND, CA | $400K | -- | -$400K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $158K | -- | -$158K |
| DETROIT, MI | -- | $143K | +$143K |