About HS Code 481850
This niche category encompasses disposable apparel and clothing accessories crafted from paper, cellulose wadding, or similar fibers. These items are primarily utilized in industries requiring sterile, hygienic, or low-cost temporary protective wear, such as healthcare (e.g., patient gowns, shoe covers), beauty salons (e.g., disposable spa wear), and sometimes for novelty or specific industrial applications. International trade is driven by the demand for single-use solutions that prevent contamination or offer basic protection. Importers are typically hospitals, clinics, beauty salons, and industrial safety suppliers, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of non-woven or paper-based textiles. The focus for these products is on functionality, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness rather than durability or fashion.
Products Under This Code
Disposable patient gowns, paper lab coats, disposable shoe covers, paper chef hats, disposable aprons, paper underwear, disposable headbands, paper coveralls
Real World Examples
Medline Disposable Gowns, Kimberly-Clark KleenGuard Aprons, 3M Disposable Coveralls (paper-based), Dynarex Disposable Shoe Covers, TIDI Products Disposable Capes
Common Misclassification
This can be easily confused with textile apparel (Chapters 61-63) if the 'paper' or 'cellulose wadding' nature isn't clearly defined, or with 6210.10 (garments made of nonwovens) if the material is a nonwoven fabric that isn't primarily cellulose wadding.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
This product is covered by the EU Timber Regulation (EUTR), requiring operators to exercise due diligence to minimize the risk of placing illegally harvested timber on the EU market.
Products Classified Under 4818.50
Industry
This code belongs to the Paper & Printing industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Germany, and Japan are major importers for healthcare and industrial use, while China and India are significant exporters due to manufacturing capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 481850?
HS code 481850 covers: Paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres. This niche category encompasses disposable apparel and clothing accessories crafted from paper, cellulose wadding, or similar fibers. These items are primarily utilized in industries requiring sterile, hygienic, or low-cost temporary protective wear, such as healthcare (e.g., patient gowns, shoe covers), beauty salons (e.g., disposable spa wear), and sometimes for novelty or specific industrial applications. International trade is driven by the demand for single-use solutions that prevent contamination or offer basic protection. Importers are typically hospitals, clinics, beauty salons, and industrial safety suppliers, while exporters are specialized manufacturers of non-woven or paper-based textiles. The focus for these products is on functionality, hygiene, and cost-effectiveness rather than durability or fashion.
What products fall under HS code 481850?
Disposable patient gowns, paper lab coats, disposable shoe covers, paper chef hats, disposable aprons, paper underwear, disposable headbands, paper coveralls
What are common misclassifications for HS code 481850?
This can be easily confused with textile apparel (Chapters 61-63) if the 'paper' or 'cellulose wadding' nature isn't clearly defined, or with 6210.10 (garments made of nonwovens) if the material is a nonwoven fabric that isn't primarily cellulose wadding.
How is HS code 481850 structured?
HS code 481850 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (48) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.