Paper Hairdressing Cape
Paper hairdressing capes are single-use garments made from thin, waterproofed paper pulp sheets, protecting clients' clothing during salon services. They are classified under tariff item 4818.50.00 as articles of apparel of paper pulp, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the capes are supplied as flat sheets without neck openings
Unassembled paper articles are classified under the residual subheading for other paper articles.
If the capes are made of plastic sheeting
Plastic capes are classified under Chapter 39, not Chapter 48.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the waterproofing is achieved through surface treatment that does not constitute a plastic layer exceeding half the total thickness
• If the capes are printed with salon logos, ensure the printing is subsidiary to their primary use
• Include the paper pulp composition and the salon use on the customs declaration
Related Products under Tariff item 4818.50.00
Cellulose Beard Cover
A disposable mask-like cover for facial hair, made from non-woven paper pulp, used in sterile food preparation or surgical settings. It is an article of apparel and clothing accessory of cellulose fibres, falling under tariff item 4818.50.00.
Cellulose Disposable Bib
Cellulose disposable bibs are absorbent garments made from layered cellulose wadding, secured with ties, and used for infants or adults in care settings. They are classified under tariff item 4818.50.00 as articles of apparel or clothing accessories of paper pulp, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Cellulose Fiber Medical Scrubs
Breathable scrubs constructed from webs of cellulose fibers, suitable for hospital staff during procedures requiring hygiene. These are articles of apparel of cellulose fibres, classified under tariff item 4818.50.00.
Cellulose Fiber Shower Cap
A single-use shower cap made from waterproofed cellulose wadding webs, protecting hair during bathing in hotels or hospitals. It qualifies as an article of apparel and clothing accessory of cellulose fibres under tariff item 4818.50.00.
Cellulose Wadding Surgical Gown
A sterile surgical gown from layered cellulose wadding for operating room use, emphasizing disposability and hygiene. It is an article of apparel of cellulose wadding, falling under tariff item 4818.50.00.
Disposable Cellulose Nurse Gown
A lightweight gown for nurses made from disposable cellulose wadding, ideal for isolation wards or exams. It qualifies as sanitary hospital apparel of cellulose fibres under tariff item 4818.50.00.