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Paper Bed Sheets

Disposable paper bed sheets made from cellulose wadding, designed for hospital or sanitary use to protect bedding from fluids and contaminants. They are cut to standard bed sizes and meet household or sanitary purpose criteria under HTS 4818.90.00.80 as other household or hospital articles of paper or cellulose fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4818.10.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If in rolls of width not exceeding 36 cm

Rolled toilet paper or similar sanitary paper falls under the specific subheading for rolls.

4823.90.10Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If other sanitary articles not specifically household or hospital

General paper sanitary articles outside household/hospital scope go to other paper articles.

4814.90Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If heavily printed with motifs not subsidiary to primary use

Printed paper articles with dominant pictorial designs shift to chapter 49 equivalents via note.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify product meets sanitary standards with lab tests for absorbency and strength; retain certificates for CBP review

• Label clearly as disposable bed protection to avoid misclassification as textile sheets