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HSN code 4602 for palm leaf plates — a customs classification guide
HSN code 4602 is the customs heading that covers palm leaf plates and other articles of plaiting materials, which India classifies under the 8-digit subheadings 46021919 and 46021990. This guide maps heading 4602 across India, the EU (CN/TARIC) and the US (HTS), sets out the duty position, and names the food-contact rule that applies in each market.
46021919
India HS — palm-leaf tableware
46021990
India HS — other 4602 articles
1935/2004
EU food-contact regulation
INMAA
FOB New Mangalore Port
Key facts at a glance
- India classifies natural palm-leaf tableware under HS 46021919 and 46021990; the residual line 46029090 is rated nil.
- EU importers use CN/TARIC heading 4602; US importers use USITC HTS heading 4602 — both at the same 4-digit level.
- Food-contact compliance in the EU follows Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, with LFGB Section 30 and 31 added for Germany.
- Ecodyne ships FOB New Mangalore Port (INMAA), Karnataka, and includes a certification pack with all 100% of shipments — see the full certification stack.
- This entry sits in the Regulations & Compliance reference; certifications named include ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, BSCI and USDA BioPreferred, with EN 13432 certification in progress.
How HS heading 4602 applies to palm leaf plates
Heading 4602 of the Harmonized System groups articles assembled directly from plaiting materials, and natural palm-leaf tableware sits within it at the 6-digit level 460219. India extends this to the 8-digit lines 46021919 and 46021990, which appear on Indian export documentation for moulded palm-leaf plates and bowls. The correct line depends on product form, so importers matching a purchase order to a customs entry should reconcile the supplier invoice against the destination tariff before the goods sail.
Classification is only half of a compliant entry; the second half is food-contact evidence. In Germany that means LFGB Section 30 and 31, and across the wider stack it means the management-system and social-audit certificates set out in the guide to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and BSCI. Ecodyne holds all 5 of those named certifications and supplies the supporting documents with each of its containers.
Indian export records classify natural palm-leaf tableware under HS 46021919 and 46021990, both within heading 4602 for articles of plaiting materials.
Source: India Trade Statistics (TradeStat) · DGCI&S, Ministry of Commerce · Reviewed 04 July 2026
The 8-digit lines and their nil-rated residual 46029090 are documented in Ecodyne’s export filings; the classification dossier is shared one-to-one with qualified buyers.
HS 4602 across India, the EU and the US
| Jurisdiction | Classification code | Duty basis | Food-contact rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| India (export) | HS 46021919 / 46021990 (46029090 nil) | Indian Customs Tariff; verify live rate via CBIC | Food-grade; documentation per shipment |
| European Union | CN / TARIC heading 4602 | Per current EU TARIC listing | Regulation (EC) 1935/2004; LFGB §30 §31 in Germany |
| United States | USITC HTS heading 4602 | Per current US HTS listing | US FDA food-contact requirements |
Food-contact rules that travel with the tariff line
Tariff classification decides the duty; food-contact law decides whether the goods may touch food at all. EU consignments are governed by Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, the German market layers on LFGB Section 30 and 31, and every Ecodyne shipment carries a certification pack naming ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, BSCI, LFGB and USDA BioPreferred — 5 standards in total, with EN 13432 certification in progress.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for palm leaf plates?
Palm leaf plates fall under Harmonized System heading 4602, which covers articles of plaiting materials. Indian export records use the 8-digit subheadings 46021919 and 46021990, while the residual line 46029090 carries a nil basic duty. EU and US importers classify under CN/TARIC and HTS heading 4602 respectively.
What does HSN code 4602 cover?
HSN code 4602 covers basketwork, wickerwork and other articles made directly from plaiting materials such as palm leaf, at the six-digit level 460219 for vegetable-material articles. India extends the code to eight digits, 46021919 and 46021990, for natural palm-leaf tableware and similar moulded products.
What import duty applies to HS 4602 palm leaf tableware?
Duty depends on the destination tariff schedule, not the exporter. In India, subheading 46029090 is rated nil, while EU and US rates are set by the current TARIC and USITC HTS listings under heading 4602. Importers should confirm the live rate with CBIC, TARIC or USITC before booking.
Do palm leaf plates need food-contact certification to import?
Food-contact compliance is separate from tariff classification. EU importers rely on Regulation (EC) 1935/2004, and the German market adds LFGB Section 30 and 31. Ecodyne supplies a certification pack, including ISO 9001:2015, LFGB and USDA BioPreferred, with every shipment leaving New Mangalore Port.
What is the difference between HS 46021919 and 46021990?
Both eight-digit lines sit under Indian heading 4602 for articles of plaiting materials, separating natural palm-leaf tableware by product form rather than by material. The residual line 46029090 is rated nil. Exact line selection should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker against the CBIC tariff.
Which port does Ecodyne ship HS 4602 palm leaf tableware from?
Ecodyne exports on FOB terms from New Mangalore Port (INMAA) in Karnataka, India. A 40ft high-cube container is loaded within 10 working days of a confirmed order and 50% advance, with a 1% per-day delay penalty written into the supply contract.
References and verifiers
- WCO Harmonized System nomenclature — the 6-digit basis for heading 4602
- India CBIC — Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs — Indian Customs Tariff for the 46021919 / 46021990 lines
- India DGFT — Directorate General of Foreign Trade — export policy for HS 4602 goods
- EU TARIC consultation — current CN/TARIC listing for heading 4602
- EU Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 — framework for food-contact materials
- US USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule — US HTS listing under heading 4602
Ecodyne perspective
SUPPLIER PERSPECTIVE
For B2B importers, the practical task is matching the correct heading-4602 line to the destination tariff and pairing it with the right food-contact evidence. Ecodyne classifies its natural palm-leaf tableware under Indian subheadings 46021919 and 46021990 and exports FOB New Mangalore Port, Karnataka. Documentation follows the goods: a certification pack accompanies every shipment, and the manufacturer loads a 40ft container within 10 working days of a confirmed order and 50% advance. Because duty and food-contact rules are set by the importing jurisdiction, buyers should confirm the live rate through CBIC, EU TARIC or the US USITC HTS, and can follow the full procedure in the guide on how to import palm leaf plates from India.
Last reviewed: 04 July 2026
Importing palm leaf plates under HS 4602?
Ecodyne exports natural palm-leaf tableware FOB New Mangalore Port under HS 46021919 and 46021990, with a certification pack on every shipment and container loading within 10 working days. Sub-four-hour response on B2B enquiries.
Documentation route
Qualified buyers receive the certification dossier, audit reports, and product technical files direct. Send a one-line note with company name, country and the documents you need.
About Ecodyne Tableware — the manufacturer behind this Knowledge Base
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 and LFGB certifications, is USDA BioPreferred compliant, meets EU food safety requirements, and exports to distributors in 19 countries worldwide, including Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Israel and Australia. 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.
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