In foreign trade, 'Paper Tray' typically refers to a paper-based tray used for packaging, display, or transportation, commonly found in industries such as electronics, food, cosmetics, and gifts. The material is often corrugated paper, white card paper, or grey board paper, and can be customized in size, printing, and structure. Usage scenarios include: as an inner lining to secure items, as a display stand for showcasing products, or as a transport tray for carrying goods. Notes: Material, grammage, dimensions, printing requirements, whether lamination is needed, and whether it is eco-friendly and recyclable must be specified; paper trays are generally lower in cost than plastic trays but weaker in load-bearing and moisture resistance, so selection should be based on product characteristics. Difference from 'Paper Pallet': Paper trays are mostly small inner packaging or display items, while paper pallets are pallets used for logistics handling with higher load-bearing requirements. Difference from 'Paper Box': Paper trays usually have an open or semi-open structure, while paper boxes are closed. In foreign trade quotations, terms such as FOB/CIF must be stated, and whether fumigation certification is required must be confirmed (required for wooden items; paper trays are generally exempt from fumigation).
📝 Examples
1. Please provide matching paper tray inner linings for this batch of Bluetooth earphones, using 300g white card paper, with matte lamination on the surface, and dimensions according to the 3D drawings we provided. (Note: The customer requires customized paper trays as earphone packaging inner linings, specifying material, grammage, and surface treatment.)
2. We plan to use paper trays as transport pallets, with each pallet bearing 500 kg. Please confirm whether the number of corrugated board layers and edge crush strength meet the requirements. (Note: The customer uses paper trays for logistics handling and needs to confirm load-bearing capacity and physical performance.)
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