U.S. imports of Paper Tablecloths & Table Napkins (HS 481830) totaled $25.9M in August 2026, imported from 40 countries.
Importers of Paper Tablecloths & Table Napkins paid $2.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.01% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Paper Tablecloths & Table Napkins imports of $25.9M in August 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $23.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDisposable tablecloths and table napkins made from paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding, or webs of cellulose fibers serve the foodservice, hospitality, and event supply sectors and enter under a single 10-digit line (4818300000). Indonesia leads US supply under this heading, ahead of Canada and Vietnam — a supplier profile more concentrated in Southeast Asia than many adjacent tissue headings. Importers sourcing from Indonesia, Vietnam, or Malaysia should monitor any applicable Section 301 or antidumping developments affecting converted paper products from those origins.
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2.5K import shipments a month
Yes — heading 481830 applies specifically to tablecloths and table napkins made from paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding, or webs of cellulose fibers. Products made from nonwoven textile fabrics (even if they look similar) would classify in a textile heading rather than here. Confirming the substrate material is the critical first step in classification.
Indonesia has developed significant converted paper and tissue manufacturing capacity, with competitive production costs and established export infrastructure for disposable paper goods. Its position at the top of this heading reflects broader Southeast Asian strength in the converted tissue and paper products sector.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 4818
Subheading 481830 · $25.9M of $175.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$25.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $292.8M of Paper Tablecloths & Table Napkins and exported $50.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4818300000 | Tablecloths & Table Napkins of Paper, Ppr Pulp Etc | $26.0M | 10.01% | 66.52% | $2.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4818300000 | Tablecloths & Table Napkins of Paper, Ppr Pulp Etc | $4.5M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Indonesia and Canada together supply 42% of it. Vietnam pays 12.2% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
33.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.01% of imports for consumption.