Disposable Paper Kitchen Towels from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Verify the product meets household towel specifications and is not printed with motifs that would shift it to Chapter 49
• Provide certificates of analysis for cellulose fiber content to avoid misclassification as non-paper products
• Check for FDA compliance if marketed for food contact surfaces to prevent import holds