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

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