HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 4823.69 – Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo
HS code 4823.69 is the 6-digit subheading for paper and paperboard, trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo. It is used for paper coffee cups, paper plates, paper bowls, paper food trays and paper take-out boxes.
What HS 4823.69 covers
This category encompasses disposable trays, dishes, plates, cups, and similar articles made from paper or paperboard, excluding those specifically made from bamboo. This is a massive segment of international trade, catering to the global demand for convenient, single-use food and beverage containers. Importers include fast-food chains, coffee shops, catering services, supermarkets, and event organizers worldwide. Exporters are typically large paper and packaging manufacturers, often located in countries with significant pulp and paper industries and advanced converting capabilities, such as China, the USA, and various European nations. Key considerations include food safety certifications, liquid resistance (often achieved through coatings), insulation properties, and increasingly, recyclability or compostability. The market is influenced by consumer lifestyles, food service trends, and evolving environmental regulations regarding single-use plastics.
- Covers
- Paper coffee cups
- Paper plates
- Paper bowls
- Paper food trays
- Paper take-out boxes
- Paper ice cream cups
- Paper hot dog trays
- Examples
- Solo Cup Company products
- Dart Container paper cups
- Huhtamaki food service packaging
- Dixie paper plates
Codes often confused with 4823.69
Common mistake. This code covers all non-bamboo paper/paperboard disposables; it is often confused with 482361, which is exclusively for bamboo-based products, requiring careful material identification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 482369, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 482369 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.8B 43% of world exports
- 2 Italy $325M 7.6% of world exports
- 3 United States $243M 5.7% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $707M 17% of world imports
- 2 Canada $288M 7.0% of world imports
- 3 France $261M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 4823.69
Brazil does not split HS 4823.69: its NCM code is 4823.69.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 48.23 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Questions about HS 4823.69
What is HS code 482369?
HS code 482369 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard other than of bamboo. This category encompasses disposable trays, dishes, plates, cups, and similar articles made from paper or paperboard, excluding those specifically made from bamboo. This is a massive segment of international trade, catering to the global demand for convenient, single-use food and beverage containers. Importers include fast-food chains, coffee shops, catering services, supermarkets, and event organizers worldwide. Exporters are typically large paper and packaging manufacturers, often located in countries with significant pulp and paper industries and advanced converting capabilities, such as China, the USA, and various European nations. Key considerations include food safety certifications, liquid resistance (often achieved through coatings), insulation properties, and increasingly, recyclability or compostability. The market is influenced by consumer lifestyles, food service trends, and evolving environmental regulations regarding single-use plastics.
What products fall under HS code 482369?
Paper coffee cups, paper plates, paper bowls, paper food trays, paper take-out boxes, paper ice cream cups, paper hot dog trays
What are common misclassifications for HS code 482369?
This code covers all non-bamboo paper/paperboard disposables; it is often confused with 482361, which is exclusively for bamboo-based products, requiring careful material identification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 482369?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 482369 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.8B, 43% of world exports), Italy ($325M) and the United States ($243M). World exports came to about $4.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 482369?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 482369 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($707M, 17% of world imports), Canada ($288M) and France ($261M). World imports came to about $4.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 482369 structured?
HS code 482369 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (23) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 482369?
In Brazil, HS code 482369 is NCM 4823.69.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.