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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If including bed sheets or other hospital articles
Other household or hospital paper articles beyond basic towels fall here.
If medicated or treated with disinfectants
Medicated paper products for sanitary use are classified under medicaments.
If in filter paper form for medical wipes
Specialty filter paper for hospital sanitary applications moves to heading 4823.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include EPA or hospital-grade certifications for antimicrobial claims to expedite clearance
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics uncut rolls to stay in cut-to-size towel category
• Document as 'hospital towels' to distinguish from general household tissues
Related Products 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.
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.