| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4823901000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4823903100 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 4818900080 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Lace Paper Doilies
Lace paper doilies are decorative mats, typically circular, constructed from thin, intricately cut or woven paper. They are primarily used as protective or ornamental items under dishes, glassware, or other decorative objects.
Material
Traditionally, lace paper doilies are made from paper, often a lightweight, relatively inexpensive variety. Modern doilies may also be constructed from paper blends or treated paper for increased durability or water resistance. The paper is typically white, but colored varieties are also available.
Purpose
The primary purposes of lace paper doilies are:
- Protection: To protect furniture surfaces from scratches, water rings, or heat damage from dishes and glassware.
- Decoration: To enhance the aesthetic appeal of table settings, displays, or crafts.
- Hygiene: To provide a clean surface for food presentation.
Function
Doilies function by:
- Absorbing Moisture: Paper absorbs small amounts of condensation or spills, preventing them from damaging the surface below.
- Providing Cushioning: The paper material offers a slight cushion to prevent scratches.
- Visual Enhancement: The intricate patterns and designs add a decorative element to the setting.
Usage Scenarios
Lace paper doilies are commonly used in the following scenarios:
- Table Settings: Under plates, bowls, glasses, and centerpieces for formal or informal dining.
- Craft Projects: As a component in paper crafts, scrapbooking, or mixed media art.
- Displaying Objects: Under vases, figurines, or other decorative items to protect surfaces and enhance presentation.
- Food Presentation: As a base for cakes, cookies, or other pastries.
- Holiday Decorations: As part of seasonal displays or centerpieces.
Common Types
Lace paper doilies are categorized by several factors:
- Size: Ranging from small (3-6 inches) to large (12+ inches) in diameter.
- Design: Varying from simple geometric patterns to elaborate floral or lace motifs.
- Construction:
- Cutwork: Created by cutting intricate patterns into a single sheet of paper.
- Woven: Constructed by interlacing strips of paper.
- Embossed: Featuring raised patterns created through a molding process.
- Shape: While circular is the most common shape, square, oval, and other shapes are also available.
- Material: Standard paper, wax paper coated, or synthetic paper blends for increased durability.
Lace paper doilies are categorized as household, sanitary or hospital articles, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers. Specifically, they fall under the classification of articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers.
The following HS codes are relevant:
- 4818900080: This HS 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: Other Other.
- 48: Chapter 48 – Paper or paperboard; articles of paper pulp, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers.
- 18: Heading 18 – Toilet paper, handkerchiefs and similar paper articles.
- 900080: Subheading 900080 – Other, encompassing a range of household, sanitary, or hospital articles, including those made of paper pulp, paper, or cellulose wadding.
Regarding HS code 4818900080, the applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.0%, a surcharge tariff of 7.5%, and a surcharge tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 37.5%.