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Household Cellulose Towels from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Provide lab tests confirming cellulose wadding composition over 50%

Ensure no apparel-like shaping to prevent shift to clothing accessories

Use 'household towels' descriptors in all shipping docs