Product classification
HS code for Bamboo paper cups: 4823.61
Paper and paperboard, trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard.
Classification of bamboo paper cups under HS 4823.61
Bamboo paper cups are classified under HS code 4823.61. This classification falls under Chapter 48, which covers paper and paperboard, and articles of paper pulp. Heading 4823 is a 'basket' heading for other paper and paperboard cut to size or shape. Specifically, subheading 4823.61 was created to capture trays, dishes, plates, and cups made of bamboo paper or paperboard. The classification logic is based on the material's transformation: the bamboo must first be processed into pulp and then manufactured into paper or paperboard before being formed into a cup. This distinguishes these products from tableware made directly from solid bamboo. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, focusing on the material composition (paperboard) and the specific end-use (tableware). As global regulations increasingly target single-use plastics, the 4823.61 code allows customs authorities to accurately track the importation of sustainable, paper-based alternatives to plastic and polystyrene cups.
- Covers
- Disposable bamboo paper coffee cups
- Bamboo paperboard cold drink cups
- Biodegradable bamboo fiber paper cups
- Bamboo paper cups with PLA (polylactic acid) lining
- Single-use bamboo paper tea cups
- Also under 4823.61
- Bambu Home & Kitchen products
- Eco-Products bamboo plates
- Repurpose compostable cups
- Greenprint bamboo fiber tableware
Codes often confused with 4823.61
Common mistake. Bamboo paper cups are frequently misclassified under HS code 4419.11, which is for 'Tableware and kitchenware, of bamboo.' However, 4419.11 is reserved for articles made of solid bamboo or bamboo wood, not bamboo paper. Another common error is 3924.10, which is for plastic tableware; even if a bamboo cup has a plastic lining, if the primary material is paperboard, it must stay in 4823.61.
Top exporters and importers of HS 482361 (the code used for bamboo paper cups), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 482361 (the code used for bamboo paper cups) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 482361, not only bamboo paper cups.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $14M 53% of world exports
- 2 United States $3.3M 13% of world exports
- 3 France $1.1M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $26M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $14M 28% of world imports
- 2 France $4.5M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 Canada $3.1M 6.0% of world imports
World total: $52M 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 bamboo paper cups
Brazil classifies bamboo paper cups under NCM 4823.61.00: HS 4823.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
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 bamboo paper cups
What is the HS code for Bamboo paper cups?
The HS code for Bamboo paper cups is 482361 (Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard). The specific HS code for cups made of bamboo paper or paperboard is 4823.61.
How do I classify Bamboo paper cups for customs?
Bamboo paper cups is classified under HS code 482361 — Paper and paperboard; trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of bamboo paper or paperboard. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include cups made of solid bamboo?
No, cups carved or formed from solid bamboo pieces are classified under 4419.11. Code 4823.61 is strictly for products made from bamboo paper pulp.
Which countries are the top exporters of bamboo paper cups (HS 482361)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 482361 (the code used for bamboo paper cups) in UN Comtrade data were China ($14M, 53% of world exports), the United States ($3.3M) and France ($1.1M). World exports came to about $26M, 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 bamboo paper cups (HS 482361)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 482361 (the code used for bamboo paper cups) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($14M, 28% of world imports), France ($4.5M) and Canada ($3.1M). World imports came to about $52M, 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.
Is the HS code for Bamboo paper cups the same in all countries?
The base HS code 482361 for Bamboo paper cups is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for bamboo paper cups in Brazil?
In Brazil, bamboo paper cups (HS 482361) is classified under NCM 4823.61.00.