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

HS v2022 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, which include 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 are gaining popularity as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastic and styrofoam options. This industry plays a crucial role in supporting the global shift 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. Drying, cutting, and finishing processes are then applied to create the final products, which may be coated or laminated for added functionality.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the 482361 industry include bamboo as the primary raw material, as well as various chemicals and additives used in the pulping, forming, and finishing processes. Specialized machinery, such as pulp mills, paper machines, and molding equipment, are also essential for the efficient production of these bamboo-based paper and paperboard items.

Production outputs

The products covered under HS code 482361 are primarily used in the food service and packaging industries, where they serve as eco-friendly alternatives to traditional disposable tableware and containers. These bamboo-based items may be consumed by manufacturers of 482010 Paper and paperboard; coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets, 482370 Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard, and 392310 Plastics; articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, among others.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 482361.

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/v2022/48'>48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4823'>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/v2022/482361'>482361: Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482320'>482320: Paper and paperboard; filter paper and paperboard</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482340'>482340: Paper and paperboard; rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482369'>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/v2022/482370'>482370: Paper pulp; moulded or pressed articles or paper pulp</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/482390'>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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