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U.S. imports of trays, dishes, plates, cups & similar articles of paper or paperboard (nesoi) (HS 482369) totaled $54.6M in April 2026, traded with 50 countries.
Importers of Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups & Similar Articles of Paper or Paperboard (NESOI) paid $5.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $42.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataConventional wood-pulp paperboard foodservice disposables — cups, plates, trays, and nested containers not made from bamboo — represent one of the most widely traded segments of the paper articles chapter. The US schedule separates cups and round nested food containers (4823690020) from other trays, dishes, and plates (4823690040), with a parent NESOI line (4823690000) also present. Malaysia leads US supply, followed by China, Taiwan, Mexico, and Canada. Goods from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, making origin verification and potential supply-chain diversification toward Malaysia, Taiwan, or USMCA partners a practical consideration for importers.
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The material composition is determinative: 482361 applies only to articles made from bamboo fiber paper or paperboard; 482370 covers articles formed by molding or pressing paper pulp directly; and 482369 covers cut-and-formed paperboard articles that are neither bamboo-based nor molded pulp. An importer should obtain a material specification from the manufacturer confirming fiber source and manufacturing process before filing the entry.
No. Section 301 tariffs apply specifically to goods of Chinese origin. Malaysian-origin paperboard foodservice articles are not subject to Section 301, though standard MFN duties still apply. Importers should ensure that origin claims for Malaysian goods are supported by adequate manufacturing evidence, particularly if any processing steps occur in China, to avoid origin-related compliance issues.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.7M | $12.4M | +$7.7M |
| MEXICO | $6.9M | $2.8M | -$4.1M |
| MALAYSIA | $9.4M | -- | -$9.4M |
| TAIWAN | $6.3M | -- | -$6.3M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $4.7M | $351K | -$4.3M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823690040 | TRAYS/DISHES/PLATES ETC NESOI OF PAPER/PPRBOARD | $27.6M | 11.27% | $2.5M |
| 4823690020 | CUPS & ROUND NESTED FOOD CNTNRS OF PAPER/PPRBOARD | $26.9M | 14.44% | $3.0M |
TRAYS/DISHES/PLATES ETC NESOI OF PAPER/PPRBOARD
CUPS & ROUND NESTED FOOD CNTNRS OF PAPER/PPRBOARD
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4823690000 | TRAYS/DISHES/PLATES ETC OF PAPER/PPRBOARD NESOI | $17.5M |
TRAYS/DISHES/PLATES ETC OF PAPER/PPRBOARD NESOI
4.0M 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
HANDKERCHIEFS, TISSUES & TOWELS OF PAPER PULP ETC
HS 481820
REGISTERS/ACCT BKS/NOTEBKS/LETTER PAD ETC PPR/PBRD
HS 482010
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $20.8M | $1.6M | -$19.2M |
| Georgia | $7.1M | $691K | -$6.4M |
| Illinois | $3.1M | $4.5M | +$1.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $17.1M | $127K | -$17.0M |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $8.3M | -- | -$8.3M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $4.9M | -- | -$4.9M |