Disposable Paper Table Napkins
Pre-folded, absorbent paper napkins for dining tables, made from soft paper pulp or cellulose fibers, often in packs of 100. Classified under HTS 4818.30.00.00 as table napkins for household sanitary purposes, distinct from towels or tissues.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in rolls not exceeding 36 cm width
Toilet paper-style rolls shift to subheading 4818.10 for narrower household rolls.
If sold as filter paper or sanitary towels
Similar paper articles may classify under 4823 if primarily for filtering or other sanitary uses beyond napkins.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include fiber content declaration to confirm paper pulp base; ensure napkins are cut to shape, not loose sheets; watch for sanitary certification if marketed for food contact
Related Products under HTS 4818.30.00.00
Paper Tablecloth Roll
A continuous roll of disposable paper tablecloth designed for household use, typically 1.2 meters wide, made from cellulose wadding or paper pulp. It falls under HTS 4818.30.00.00 as a tablecloth article for household purposes, not in rolls exceeding 36 cm width like toilet paper but as a full-size covering.
Embossed Cellulose Tablecloth Sheets
Pre-cut rectangular sheets of embossed cellulose wadding tablecloths, water-resistant for party use, sized 120x150 cm. HTS 4818.30.00.00 covers such household tablecloths made from webs of cellulose fibers, embossing being a permitted feature.
White Paper Dinner Napkins
2-ply white paper napkins for dinner tables, sized 33x33 cm unfolded, made from virgin paper pulp. Fits HTS 4818.30.00.00 as standard table napkins for household dining, cut to size and shape.
Printed Festive Paper Tablecloths
Disposable tablecloths with holiday prints on paper base, 54-inch square, for home celebrations. Under HTS 4818.30.00.00 if prints are subsidiary; primary use as tablecloth keeps it here per chapter notes.
Laminated Paper Table Napkins
Paper napkins with thin plastic lamination for spill resistance, beverage size 25x25 cm. Classifies in HTS 4818.30.00.00 as paper-based table napkins; lamination is minor if paper is chief material.
Crepe Paper Tablecloths
Crinkled crepe texture paper tablecloths, rectangular 140x180 cm, for casual dining. HTS 4818.30.00.00 includes such household paper pulp articles cut to size for table covering.