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