Paper Apron for Kitchen Use from China
Disposable apron made from non-woven cellulose fibers or paper pulp, designed for protecting clothing during cooking or cleaning tasks. It falls under HTS 4818.50.00 as an article of apparel primarily composed of paper or cellulose wadding materials, intended for single-use sanitary or protective purposes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify that the apron is made predominantly from paper pulp or cellulose wadding (>50% by weight) to qualify under 4818; provide lab test reports on fiber composition
• Include detailed invoices specifying disposable/single-use nature to distinguish from reusable textile garments in Chapter 62