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 > 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)
Products classified under HTS 4818.20.00.20
Disposable Paper Kitchen Towels
Absorbent paper towels designed for household cleaning and drying tasks, cut to rectangular sizes typically 11x10 inches, sold in rolls or packs. Classified under HTS 4818.20.00.20 as towels of paper for household or sanitary purposes, distinct from toilet paper or tissues due to their intended use for wiping surfaces and hands.
Paper Facial Towels
Soft, disposable paper towels specifically for drying faces after washing, often pre-folded or cut to small squares. Falls under HTS 4818.20.00.20 as household towels of cellulose fibers, separate from facial tissues due to higher absorbency and towel designation.
Hospital Disposable Paper Towels
Single-use paper towels for hand drying in medical settings, cut to size with high absorbency and low lint. HTS 4818.20.00.20 covers these as hospital articles functioning as towels of paper pulp or cellulose wadding.
Multi-Fold Paper Towels
Interfolded paper towels dispensed from wall-mounted units in restrooms, cut to standard 9x9.5 inch sheets for hand drying. Classified in HTS 4818.20.00.20 for cut-to-size household or sanitary towels.
Center-Pull Paper Towels
Perforated paper towels in rolls designed for center-pull dispensers, providing one-sheet-at-a-time access for cleaning. HTS 4818.20.00.20 applies as towels cut or perforated to size for sanitary household use.
Household Cellulose Towels
Towels made from cellulose wadding fibers for general household drying and wiping, pre-cut to absorbent sheets. Under HTS 4818.20.00.20 as sanitary household towels of cellulose webs.
Sanitary Hand Towels
Pre-moistened or dry paper hand towels for public restrooms, cut to size for quick drying. HTS 4818.20.00.20 for towels used in sanitary household or similar purposes.
Perforated Roll Paper Towels
Standard household paper towel rolls with perforations allowing easy tear-off into towel-sized sheets. Classified under HTS 4818.20.00.20 as towels cut or perforated to shape for sanitary use.
Eco-Friendly Recycled Paper Towels
Absorbent towels from 100% recycled paper pulp, cut to size for green household cleaning. HTS 4818.20.00.20 for paper towels regardless of recycled content, as long as sanitary purpose.
Single Sheet Paper Towels
Individually cut paper towel sheets pop-up dispensed for spot cleaning and drying. Fits HTS 4818.20.00.20 as cut-to-size household towels of cellulose fibers.