4819.50.20.00 - Sanitary food and beverage containers

This HTS category, 4819.50.20.00, specifically covers sanitary food and beverage containers manufactured from paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding, or webs of cellulose fibers. These are items designed for direct contact with food and beverages and are intended to maintain hygiene and integrity during storage, transport, and serving. Examples include paper-based cartons for milk or juice, disposable cups for hot or cold drinks, and wrappers for food items where sanitary protection is a primary function.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 4819.50.30.00, which covers "Record sleeves." Record sleeves are specifically designed for the protection and storage of phonograph records or similar media, whereas the sanitary food and beverage containers focus on the packaging of consumables. The other sibling category, 4819.50.40, is a residual category for "Other" packing containers not specifically enumerated elsewhere within heading 4819.

As this node represents a leaf category within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 4819.50.20.00 is determined by the primary intended use of the container for sanitary food and beverage applications, alongside the material composition of paper, paperboard, or cellulose-based materials. The emphasis is on functionality related to food safety and packaging requirements.