Household Paper Towels from Japan

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.

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%

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Import Tips

• 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