Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels
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: > Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 4818.20.00
Disposable Paper Facial Tissues
Soft, absorbent 2-ply facial tissues designed for blowing noses and wiping faces, typically sold in rectangular boxes. Classified under HTS 4818.20.00 as cleansing or facial tissues for household or sanitary use, cut to size.
Paper Handkerchiefs Pack
Pre-folded, disposable paper handkerchiefs in pocket-sized packs for personal use in sneezing or wiping. HTS 4818.20.00 covers these as handkerchiefs of paper, cut to size for household or sanitary purposes.
Kleenex-Style Facial Tissues
Premium 2-ply or 3-ply lotioned facial tissues in pop-up boxes for gentle nose blowing and makeup removal. HTS 4818.20.00 includes these cleansing tissues cut to size for sanitary household use.
Disposable Paper Guest Towels
Folded, multi-ply paper towels for guest bathrooms or quick drying, often embossed for absorbency. Classified in 4818.20.00 as paper towels cut to shape for household sanitary purposes.
Pocket Paper Handkerchiefs
Compact, scented or unscented paper handkerchiefs in travel packs for on-the-go sanitary use. HTS 4818.20.00 applies to these cut-to-size handkerchiefs of cellulose fibers.
Kitchen Roll Paper Towels
Strong, quilted paper towels perforated for tearing, ideal for spills and surface wiping in homes. Under HTS 4818.20.00 as household towels of paper pulp, cut to size.
Antibacterial Facial Tissues
Facial tissues infused with antibacterial agents for hygienic cleansing, boxed for household use. HTS 4818.20.00 covers these as cleansing tissues despite additives, focused on sanitary purpose.
Linen-Style Paper Guest Handkerchiefs
Elegant, textured paper handkerchiefs mimicking linen for dinner parties or guest use. Classified under 4818.20.00 as paper handkerchiefs for household purposes, cut to size.
Multi-Ply Cleaning Towels
Thick 3-ply paper towels for heavy-duty household cleaning tasks, perforated sheets. HTS 4818.20.00 for towels of cellulose wadding used sanitarily.
Household Paper Towels
Absorbent, perforated paper towels on rolls or sheets for kitchen cleaning and hand drying, cut to standard sizes. Falls under HTS 4818.20.00 as towels of paper for household sanitary purposes.