4818.20.00.20/Paper Facial Towels/Japan

Paper Facial Towels from Japan

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.

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
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Import Tips

• Label clearly as 'towels' not 'tissues' to prevent reclassification under 4818.10

• Ensure no embossing or printing that could invoke Chapter 49 printed paper rules

• Test for absorbency standards to confirm sanitary household use compliance