Paper Examination Table Covers from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include medical-grade certification to support hospital article status
• Measure exact size; exceeding standard shapes risks 4823
• Avoid bulk rolls; pre-cut confirms 4818 fit