Paper Shoe Covers

Disposable shoe covers from non-woven paper pulp for hospital cleanrooms or sanitary household use. Classified under HTS 4818.90.00.80 as paper clothing accessories.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6405.90Higher: 22.5% vs 17.5%

If rubber/plastic disposable footwear

Non-paper shoe covers use footwear chapters.

3926.90Lower: 15.3% vs 17.5%

If mainly plastic or rubber

Plastic sanitary articles shift to chapter 39.

4819.40Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If in retail cartons or dispensers

Packaged sanitary paper items have other subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify sanitary/hospital end-use and cellulose composition

Package individually if cut to size for household compliance