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Disposable Paper Guest Towels

Folded, multi-ply paper towels for guest bathrooms or quick drying, often embossed for absorbency. Classified in 4818.20.00 as paper towels cut to shape for household sanitary purposes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4818.30.00Same rate: 35%

If intended for table use

Guest towels marketed for dining classify as table napkins.

4810.22Lower: 10% vs 35%

If lightweight coated for printing

Coated paper specs matching subheading note go to coated paper headings.

4821.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If impregnated with scents or chemicals

Chemically treated paper pulp articles classify under impregnated paper.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document embossing as functional, not decorative, to stay out of Chapter 49

Confirm weight per sheet; heavy paperboard may shift to 4818.90 or 4823

Separate from table napkins in shipping to prevent co-classification