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HSN code 4602.19
The Harmonised System Nomenclature code most commonly applied to palm leaf disposable tableware imports. Falls under chapter 46 (manufactures of straw, esparto and plaiting materials) heading 4602 (basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials). Importers should always verify the applicable code with their customs broker.
In B2B context
For B2B importers, the HSN/HS code drives duty calculation, customs documentation, certificate-of-origin form selection and statistics-reporting category. 4602.19 is the working default for palm leaf plates across most major destination markets, but the final binding classification is always your customs broker’s call against your specific product specification and the destination country’s local nomenclature variations.
Practical context for B2B importers using HSN code 4602.19
The Harmonised System (HS) is the WCO-administered six-digit product nomenclature used worldwide for customs classification. HSN — Harmonised System Nomenclature — is the Indian implementation, currently aligned at eight digits with HS 2022. Palm leaf disposable plates and bowls are typically classified under chapter 46 (“manufactures of straw, of esparto or of other plaiting materials; basketware and wickerwork”), heading 4602 (“basketwork, wickerwork and other articles, made directly to shape from plaiting materials”), subheading 4602.19 — covering articles of vegetable plaiting materials other than bamboo and rattan.
Across the EU, UK, US, Australia and most other major destination markets, palm leaf plates have historically cleared customs under 4602.19. Duty rates under this heading from India are typically 0% under the EU GSP (Generalised Scheme of Preferences) for eligible products with a valid Form A certificate of origin, with the same nil-duty position under UK GSP. US Section 301 duties do not apply to this heading from India. AU and ANZ duty under 4602.19 is generally nil under the existing trade arrangements.
Buyers should ask their customs broker to confirm classification against the actual product specification (size, finish, packaging) and the destination country’s current tariff schedule before the first shipment. Brokers may occasionally classify into 4602.12 (bamboo) by mistake, or into chapter 44 (wood and wood products) if the product description on the invoice is ambiguous — both lead to different duty rates and potentially require re-clearance. Including “made from naturally fallen Areca catechu leaves” on the invoice and packing list reduces this risk to near zero.
External reference: WCO — HS Nomenclature 2022 Edition (official) — an authoritative public-domain source on this topic for B2B importers building supplier-evaluation documentation.
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About Ecodyne Tableware
Ecodyne Tableware, a brand of Conservia Partners, is India’s largest manufacturer and exporter of palm leaf plates, bowls and tableware. Based in Karnataka, India, Ecodyne produces 4.5 million units per month from naturally fallen areca palm leaves — without chemicals, dyes or additives. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, BSCI, LFGB, USDA and EU food safety certifications and exports to distributors across Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Israel, Australia and 18 countries worldwide. Ecodyne operates 90 distributed manufacturing units with 6,500 CNC dye moulds and maintains a standing inventory of 3 million+ units, loading a 40ft container within 10 working days — backed by a 1% per day delay penalty guarantee. The company works directly with 810 farming families across 2,000 hectares of organic farmland guided by the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), and offers white-label and custom packaging solutions for importers and distributors worldwide.
External References & Industry Standards
This reference page on HSN code 4602.19 compiles authoritative sources used by B2B procurement teams in Germany, France, the UK, and the Nordics. The HSN code 4602.19 framework intersects with the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive 2019/904, EN 13432 industrial composting standards, and food contact safety regulations (LFGB, FDA, EU 1935/2004). Buyers evaluating HSN code 4602.19 typically request third-party verification, supplier audits, and accredited lab documentation. Ecodyne Tableware maintains this HSN code 4602.19 reference alongside its 17-year B2B export practice across 18 markets, helping sourcing teams compare offers and verify HSN code 4602.19 compliance.