Pocket Paper Handkerchiefs
Compact, scented or unscented paper handkerchiefs in travel packs for on-the-go sanitary use. HTS 4818.20.00 applies to these cut-to-size handkerchiefs of cellulose fibers.
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More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in narrow rolls for dispensing
Rolled handkerchief-style paper falls under toilet paper subheading.
If sulfite wrapping grade
Papers meeting sulfite wrapping specs with burst index classify separately.
If printed with dominant motifs
Chapter notes route heavily printed paper to wallcoverings or Chapter 49.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare pack size and fold type to affirm handkerchief classification
• Ensure no apparel-like stitching; pure paper stays in 4818
• Test for sulfite content if wrapped; may affect wrapping paper alternatives
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