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United States Customs Tariff for HS Code 481820

Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

USITC 2026 HTS Revision 19

26,806 official source entries are searchable. Checked 2026-09-22; edition published 2026-09-15.

Printed tariff and statistical lines from this edition, separate from historical WITS averages. Blank duty cells are not a confirmed zero. Review the parent tariff line, general and chapter notes, chapter 99, origin, exclusions, quotas and additional duties. No shipment total or special-rate eligibility is calculated. The edition publication date is not a line-level effective date.

Official schedule and source documentation

Official entries matching 481820

4818.20.00

Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, table napkins, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers:

Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

Column 1 — General
Free
Column 1 — Special (eligibility required)
No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
Column 2
35%
Official source for this code

4818.20.00.20

Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, table napkins, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: › Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

Towels

Source units: kg

Column 1 — General
No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
Column 1 — Special (eligibility required)
No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
Column 2
No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
Parent tariff line 4818.20.00 — read its printed duties and notes

Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

  • Column 1 — General: Free
  • Column 1 — Special (eligibility required): No amount printed.
  • Column 2: 35%
Open parent line in the official schedule
Official source for this code

4818.20.00.40

Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width not exceeding 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, towels, tablecloths, table napkins, bed sheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers: › Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

Other

Source units: kg

Column 1 — General
No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
Column 1 — Special (eligibility required)
No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
Column 2
No amount printed on this row; not a confirmed zero.
Parent tariff line 4818.20.00 — read its printed duties and notes

Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

  • Column 1 — General: Free
  • Column 1 — Special (eligibility required): No amount printed.
  • Column 2: 35%
Open parent line in the official schedule
Official source for this code
WITS 2023 historical MFN average

Reported average: 0%.

Source year: 2023. Classification: HS 2022 (H6). Checked 2026-09-14.

National lines included: 1 of 1. Excluded from the average: 0.

Reported ad-valorem range: 0%–0%.

Reported historical ad-valorem MFN simple average for 2023, not a national tariff schedule. No preferential rates, additional duties, VAT, excise or import permissions are determined.

Not a current 2026 national duty. The HS6 average does not determine the duty of a particular national subdivision, origin or shipment.

WITS observation for this code and year

UN Comtrade H6 descriptions (HS 2022)

WITS API definitions: reported averages and excluded national lines

Direct HS code answer for United States

United States HS Code 481820: 0.00% (2023 MFN average)

The source reports an indicative HS6 MFN average of 0.00% (2023 MFN average) for Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels.Source status: not assessed. Verify the exact national tariff line, origin treatment, taxes, restrictions, and current customs guidance before using this information in a declaration.

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Customs tariff summary

Country
United States
HS / tariff code
481820
Description
Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels
Chapter
48 —
Heading
4818
Subheading
481820
Indicative MFN HS6 average
0.00% (2023 MFN average)
VAT / tax
Check local VAT and excise rules for the import destination.
Unit / basis
Not listed in this tariff line
Source / vintage
WITS / UNCTAD TRAINS — 2023 MFN HS6 reference

Historical MFN average

0.00% (2023 MFN average)

Import permission

not assessed

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Details

HS Code
481820
Chapter
48 —
Heading
4818
Subheading
481820

Compare HS code 481820 across GCC countries

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Related HS Codes (Heading 4818)

HS CodeDescriptionDuty
481810Paper articles; toilet paper0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
481830Paper articles; tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
481850Paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres0.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average
481890Paper articles; articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 48180.00% (2023 MFN average)WITS 2023 historical MFN average

Data source: WITS/UNCTAD TRAINS (MFN 2022). Values are indicative HS6 MFN averages, not shipment-specific applied rates. Import permission and restrictions are not assessed. Historical reference rates exclude VAT, excise and other national measures. Separate national entries preserve the columns printed by their source; these are not a complete shipment assessment. Full disclaimer.