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Paper Handkerchiefs

Pocket-sized disposable paper handkerchiefs cut to square shape for personal sanitary use. Covered by HTS 4818.90.00.80 as explicitly listed household sanitary articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

4818.10.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If in narrow rolls for dispensing

Rolled facial tissues use toilet paper subheading.

4819.10Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If in cartons or boxes

Cartoned sanitary tissues have packaging subheading.

4823.90Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If not household sanitary

General cleansing tissues outside scope are other paper.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label as cut-to-size for personal use, not rolls

• Test for tissue strength suitable for sanitary purposes