4823.61.00 - Of bamboo

This HTS classification, 4823.61.00, specifically covers trays, dishes, plates, cups, and similar articles that are manufactured from paper or paperboard, and are notably made from bamboo. The use of bamboo as the primary cellulosic material is the defining characteristic of this subcategory, differentiating it from other paper and paperboard articles within the broader heading 4823.

Within the context of "Trays, dishes, plates, cups and the like, of paper or paperboard," this category distinguishes itself from its sibling 4823.69.00, which encompasses all other similar articles not made from bamboo. Therefore, if an article fits the description of a tray, dish, plate, or cup made of paper or paperboard, but is not derived from bamboo, it would fall under the "Other" sibling category.

This specific classification further breaks down into subcategories based on the form and intended use of the bamboo-based articles. These include more specific items such as cups and round nested food containers (4823.61.00.20), and a residual "Other" subcategory (4823.61.00.40) to capture any remaining bamboo paper or paperboard articles of this type that do not fit the more specific subdivisions. This granular breakdown allows for precise identification of the imported or exported goods.