Find HS Code and trade information for christmas napkins

Christmas Napkins

Christmas napkins are paper or cloth napkins decorated with festive designs associated with the Christmas holiday. They are primarily used for decorative and practical purposes during Christmas meals and celebrations.

Material

• Paper: The most common material, available in various weights and ply counts. Often disposable for convenience.
• Cloth: Reusable options, typically made from cotton, linen, or polyester blends. Offer a more upscale and sustainable alternative.
• Microfiber: A synthetic material offering softness and absorbency, often used for reusable napkins.

Purpose

• Decoration: Enhance the aesthetic appeal of a Christmas table setting.
• Hygiene: Provide a clean and sanitary way to wipe hands and mouths during meals.
• Theming: Contribute to the overall Christmas theme and atmosphere.

Function

• Wiping: Absorb spills and messes during eating.
• Protection: Protect clothing and surfaces from food stains.
• Presentation: Folded and arranged to create visually appealing displays.

Usage Scenarios

• Christmas Dinner: Essential for formal or informal Christmas meals.
• Christmas Parties: Used during holiday gatherings and events.
• Buffets & Potlucks: Provide convenient cleanup for self-service meals.
• Crafting & Decoration: Used in DIY Christmas projects or as part of table centerpieces.

Common Types

• Paper Cocktail Napkins: Smaller squares, suitable for drinks and appetizers.
• Paper Dinner Napkins: Standard size, used for meals.
• Cloth Dinner Napkins: Larger squares, offering a more luxurious feel.
• Print Designs: Featuring classic Christmas imagery like Santa Claus, reindeer, snowmen, Christmas trees, snowflakes, and holiday patterns.
• Solid Colors: Red, green, white, gold, and silver are common choices.
• Embossed Napkins: Feature raised patterns for added texture and visual interest.
• Ring Napkins: Cloth napkins designed to be used with napkin rings.
• Pop-up Napkins: Paper napkins designed to unfold into decorative shapes.

Christmas napkins fall under several potential classifications depending on their material and construction. Here's a breakdown of relevant HS codes based on the provided information:

• 4818300000: This code covers toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, table napkins, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers. Specifically, it includes tablecloths and table napkins. The base tariff is 0.0%, with an additional tariff of 25.0% (increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025), resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.

• 3924901010: This code covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics. It specifically includes curtains and drapes, including panels and valances; napkins, table covers, mats, scarves, runners, doilies, centerpieces, antimacassars and furniture slipcovers; and like furnishings. The base tariff is 3.3%, with an additional tariff of 0.0% (increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025), resulting in a total tariff of 33.3%.

• 3924901050: This code also covers tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics, specifically including curtains and drapes, including panels and valances; napkins, table covers, mats, scarves, runners, doilies, centerpieces, antimacassars and furniture slipcovers; and like furnishings. The base tariff is 3.3%, with an additional tariff of 0.0% (increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025), resulting in a total tariff of 33.3%.

• 6302511000: This code covers bed linen, table linen, toilet linen and kitchen linen, specifically other table linen: Of cotton: Tablecloths and napkins: Damask (369). The base tariff is 6.1%, with an additional tariff of 0.0% (increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025), resulting in a total tariff of 36.1%.

It is important to determine the material composition of the Christmas napkins to select the correct HS code. If the napkins are made of paper, 4818300000 is the most appropriate code. If they are made of plastic, either 3924901010 or 3924901050 may apply. If they are made of cotton damask, 6302511000 is the correct code.