Other
Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, table napkins, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4818.90.00
Paper Bed Sheets
Disposable paper bed sheets made from cellulose wadding or nonwoven cellulose fibers, designed for hospital or sanitary use to protect bedding from fluids. They are cut to standard bed sizes and meet household/sanitary purposes criteria under HTS 4818.90.00 as 'other' household or hospital articles. Not printed with primary motifs, avoiding chapter 49.
Disposable Paper Table Napkins
Single-use paper napkins made from cellulose fibers, cut to rectangular shape for household dining, absorbing spills and wiping hands. Classified under HTS 4818.90.00 as 'table napkins' explicitly listed for sanitary/household purposes. Plain or lightly embossed, not primarily printed per chapter note.
Paper Hospital Gowns
Disposable gowns made from nonwoven paper pulp or cellulose wadding for patient protection in hospitals, providing barrier against fluids. Explicitly 'articles of apparel' under HTS 4818.90.00 for sanitary/hospital purposes. Spunbonded cellulose construction distinguishes from fabric.
Cellulose Cleansing Tissues
Pre-cut square tissues from cellulose wadding for personal cleansing, used for makeup removal or baby care in household settings. Listed as 'cleansing tissues' under HTS 4818.90.00 for sanitary purposes, distinct from roll toilet paper.
Paper Examination Table Covers
Disposable crepe paper sheets cut to size for covering medical exam tables, preventing contamination in hospitals. Sanitary hospital article under HTS 4818.90.00 'other' category, similar to bed sheets.
Disposable Paper Towels Cut to Size
Individually cut rectangular paper towels from cellulose fibers for household kitchen or sanitary wiping. 'Towels' explicitly under HTS 4818.90.00, differentiated from roll format by pre-cut shape.
Paper Diaper Liners
Thin disposable liners made of tissue paper or cellulose wadding placed inside cloth diapers for sanitary absorption. Household sanitary article under HTS 4818.90.00 'other', akin to cleansing tissues.
Cellulose Sanitary Pads
Disposable menstrual pads made primarily from cellulose wadding fluff pulp, cut to shape for feminine hygiene. Hospital/household sanitary articles under HTS 4818.90.00, core from paper pulp.
Paper Shoe Covers
Disposable shoe covers from nonwoven paper for hospital cleanrooms or household protection, keeping floors sanitary. Clothing accessories of paper under HTS 4818.90.00.
Paper Pillowcases
Disposable paper cases for pillows in hospitals, made from waterproof tissue or cellulose to prevent contamination. Similar household/hospital sheets under HTS 4818.90.00.
Handkerchiefs of Paper
Disposable paper handkerchiefs cut to square, for nose blowing or sanitary wiping in household use. Explicitly listed under HTS 4818.90.00 as handkerchiefs.
Paper Capes for Salons
Disposable capes from paper or cellulose for hair salons, protecting clothing during cuts. Apparel accessories for sanitary/household under HTS 4818.90.00.
Tablecloths of Paper Pulp
Disposable paper pulp tablecloths cut to size for household parties, sanitary spill protection. Listed 'tablecloths' in HTS 4818.90.00.
Paper Patient Gowns
Full disposable gowns for hospital patients from cellulose nonwoven, sanitary barrier. Apparel of paper under HTS 4818.90.00.
Sanitary Paper Bibs
Disposable paper bibs for infants or patients, cellulose for drool/food protection. Sanitary household articles HTS 4818.90.00.