Disposable Paper Towels Cut to Size from China
Individually cut rectangular paper towels from cellulose fibers for household kitchen or sanitary wiping. 'Towels' explicitly under HTS 4818.90.00, differentiated from roll format by pre-cut shape.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 4818.20 rolls via packaging photos/invoices
• Test absorbency to affirm towel function
• Plain design prevents chapter 49 print issues