Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard

HS v2017 Code: 482361

About paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard

HS code 482361 covers a range of paper and paperboard products made from bamboo pulp or paper. These items, including trays, dishes, plates, and cups, are widely used in the food service and packaging industries. As a renewable and biodegradable material, bamboo-based paper and paperboard products have gained significant traction in recent years, driven by growing consumer demand for eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic and styrofoam options. This industry plays an important role in the global transition towards more sustainable packaging and tableware solutions.

Production process

The production of bamboo paper and paperboard products typically involves a multi-step process. First, bamboo is harvested and processed into pulp through mechanical or chemical means. The pulp is then formed into sheets or molded into the desired shapes, such as trays and cups, using specialized machinery. Finally, the products may undergo additional finishing processes, such as coating or printing, to enhance their functionality and appearance.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 482361 items include bamboo as the primary raw material, as well as various chemicals and additives used in the pulping and forming processes. Specialized machinery, such as pulp molding equipment and paper converting machines, are also essential for the manufacturing of these products. Additionally, energy sources, such as electricity or steam, are needed to power the production facilities.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 482361 are a diverse range of paper and paperboard products, including trays, dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware and packaging items made from bamboo pulp or paper. These outputs are commonly used in the 4823 Paper and paperboard articles industry, as well as the 4419 Tableware and kitchenware, of wood and 3924 Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics industries, where they serve as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional materials.

Revisions to 482361

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 482361. The most recent 1 version of this code (482361) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 482361 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/48'>48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/4823'>4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482361'>482361: Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482320'>482320: Paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482340'>482340: Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482369'>482369: Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482370'>482370: Paper pulp; moulded or pressed articles or paper pulp</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/482390'>482390: Paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres; articles n.e.c. in heading no. 4823</a>"]

    

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