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Perforated Roll Paper Towels from Japan

Standard household paper towel rolls with perforations allowing easy tear-off into towel-sized sheets. Classified under HTS 4818.20.00.20 as towels cut or perforated to shape for sanitary use.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Measure roll width precisely; must not exceed 36 cm for this code

• Test perforation strength to qualify as 'cut to size'

• Avoid decorative prints that trigger Chapter 49