Harmonized System
U.S. exports of apparel & clothing accessories of paper or cellulose (HS 481850) totaled $2.9M in August 2026.
Importers of Apparel & Clothing Accessories of Paper or Cellulose paid $70K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 22.70% of the $307K imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Apparel & Clothing Accessories of Paper or Cellulose imports of $307K in August 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $247K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGarments and accessories constructed from paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding, or webs of cellulose fibers occupy a specialized niche spanning both medical and industrial applications. The US schedule distinguishes hospital and medical gowns or scrubs (4818500020) from other apparel and accessories (4818500080), with a legacy catch-all line (4818500000) also present. China is the dominant supplier by a wide margin, followed by Mexico and Indonesia; Bangladesh and Pakistan also appear among the top five sources. Importers of medical gowns should be aware that FDA regulatory requirements for medical devices or personal protective equipment may apply depending on the product's intended use, independent of customs classification.
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41 shipments/mo
If a paper or cellulose gown is marketed as a medical device or as personal protective equipment meeting a specific performance standard, FDA oversight may apply in addition to CBP entry requirements. Classification under 4818500020 addresses the tariff treatment but does not resolve FDA admissibility; importers should confirm regulatory status with the manufacturer and consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel before importation.
Line 4818500020 is reserved for hospital and medical gowns or scrubs — items designed for clinical or surgical environments. Line 4818500080 captures all other paper-based apparel and accessories not specifically described, such as disposable coveralls, aprons, or novelty garments. The intended end-use and any applicable performance or labeling standards are the primary classification guides.
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Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 4818
Subheading 481850 · $2.9M of $67.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4818500020 | Hospital/Medical Gowns or Scrubs of Paper Etc | $177K | 21.94% | 72.73% | $39K |
| 4818500080 | Apparel, Clothing Accessories of Paper Etc, NESOI | $131K | 23.73% | 100.00% | $31K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4818500000 | Artcls of Apparel/Clothing Accessors of Paper Etc | $2.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Israel and Mexico together take 96% of it.
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origin
entry
rate provision · imports
15.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 22.70% of total import value.
ImportsExports
Imports
$307KYoY · free account
Exports
$2.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.8M of Apparel & Clothing Accessories of Paper or Cellulose.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.