Hospital Disposable Paper Towels from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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