Household Paper Towels
Absorbent, perforated paper towels on rolls or sheets for kitchen cleaning and hand drying, cut to standard sizes. Falls under HTS 4818.20.00 as towels of paper for household sanitary purposes.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied in narrow rolls ≤36 cm
Roll format shifts to toilet paper and similar subheading regardless of towel function.
If kraftliner grade for industrial packaging
High-strength kraft paper meeting subheading specs classifies as base paper, not finished towels.
If embossed or sized for dining
Table-specific towels/napkins have separate classification from general household towels.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for Mullen burst strength if resembling sack kraft to avoid Chapter 48 kraft paper headings
• Specify 'household use' in invoices; industrial rolls may classify under 4804 or 4805
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