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.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

4818.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If in rolls ≤36 cm width, like jumbo napkin rolls

Rolled format for toilet/similar paper shifts to 4818.10, per heading structure.

4823.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If packaged as bulk uncut sheets

Loose cut sheets excluded by chapter note; other household paper articles apply.

4803.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If tissue rolls not for sanitary end-use

Unfinished toilet rolls without household shaping classify under base paper chapter 48.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document absorbency specs to prove sanitary function, avoiding misclassification as mere printed cards

Batch test for fiber content to ensure paper/cellulose compliance; blends over 50% synthetic go to textiles

Avoid decorative printing that dominates use, or risk chapter 49 reclassification

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