U.S. imports of Paper Tissues, Towels, Tablecloths, Bed Sheets & Paper Garments (SITC 64294) totaled $131.6M in August 2026, imported from 57 countries.
Importers of Paper Tissues, Towels, Tablecloths, Bed Sheets & Paper Garments paid $11.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.81% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataConverted paper household linens and disposable garments — including handkerchiefs, paper towels, tablecloths, and clothing accessories — occupy a broad consumer and foodservice niche where basis weight, ply count, and embossing specifications drive purchasing decisions. Classification hinges on whether the article functions as a linen substitute or a garment, since those two end-uses can attract different duty treatment. Importers should confirm that cellulose wadding content and finishing processes are accurately documented, as misclassification between this heading and tissue-stock or nonwoven fabric headings is a common audit trigger.
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12.3K import shipments a month
The key distinction is end-use and construction: articles designed to be worn (paper gowns, aprons, caps) are classified as garments or clothing accessories, while flat articles used as table or bed coverings fall under paper linen. Importers should document the article's intended function and construction method to support the correct classification and avoid reclassification at entry.
Certain converted paper products from specific origins have been subject to antidumping or countervailing duty investigations. Importers should check the current scope of any active orders with CBP or a licensed customs broker before shipment, as scope rulings can be narrow and product-specific.
Basic heading 43 of 766 in section 6
Basic heading 64294 · $131.6M of $27.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and China together supply 58% of it. China pays 20.6% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
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Imports
$131.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$49.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.5B of Paper Tissues, Towels, Tablecloths, Bed Sheets & Paper Garments and exported $572.7M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.