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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of trays, dishes, plates, cups & similar items of paper or paperboard (SITC 64293) totaled $55.3M in April 2026, traded with 50 countries.
Importers of Trays, Dishes, Plates, Cups & Similar Items of Paper or Paperboard paid $5.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $43.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMolded and die-cut paper and paperboard serviceware—including food trays, plates, cups, and dishes—occupies a high-volume segment of the food-service packaging market, increasingly favored as a substitute for single-use plastics under sustainability mandates. Coating type (polyethylene, PLA bioplastic, or uncoated) and grease resistance are the functional specifications that most influence end-use suitability and, in some cases, FDA food-contact compliance. Importers should confirm that coated food-contact articles meet applicable FDA indirect food additive or food-contact notification requirements.
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Yes. Coatings applied to food-contact paper serviceware—such as polyethylene or PLA liners—must comply with FDA regulations governing indirect food additives or food-contact substances. Importers should obtain documentation from suppliers confirming that coatings are formulated from FDA-compliant materials, as non-compliant articles can be refused entry. Consulting a customs broker with FDA entry experience is advisable for first-time importers.
Regulatory bans and retailer sustainability commitments in multiple markets have accelerated demand for paper-based alternatives to plastic cups, plates, and trays. This has tightened supply in some grades and prompted investment in new manufacturing capacity. Importers should assess lead times and supplier capacity carefully, particularly for compostable-certified or uncoated grades that face the strongest demand growth.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $4.7M | $12.7M | +$7.9M |
| MEXICO | $6.9M | $2.8M | -$4.1M |
| MALAYSIA | $9.5M | -- | -$9.5M |
| TAIWAN | $6.3M | -- | -$6.3M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $5.1M | $351K | -$4.8M |
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