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U.S. imports of paper tablecloths & table napkins (HS 481830) totaled $23.6M in July 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Paper Tablecloths & Table Napkins paid $2.4M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $15.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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2.6K shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 48
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 4818
Subheading 481830 · $23.6M of $168.1M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4818300000 | Tablecloths & Table Napkins of Paper, Ppr Pulp Etc | $25.9M | 9.25% | 66.33% | $2.4M |
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 | $4.8M |
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.
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$23.6MYoY · Pro
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$4.7MYoY · Pro
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YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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32.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.10%.