HTS heading 4818 · Chapter 48

HTS 4818: Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or…

HTS heading 4818 covers 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. It has 5 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are Free (5 lines).

Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.

Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.

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Country of origin

Customs value (USD)

Mode of transport

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Tariff lines and duty rates

HTS code	Description	General	Column 2	Estimate
4818.10.00.00	Toilet paper[kg]	Free	35%	Estimate →
4818.20.00	Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels	Free	35%
4818.20.00.20	Towels[kg]			Estimate →
4818.20.00.40	Other[kg]			Estimate →
4818.30.00.00	Tablecloths and table napkins[kg]	Free	35%	Estimate →
4818.50.00	Articles of apparel and clothing accessories	Free	26.5%
4818.50.00.20	Hospital/medical gowns or scrubs[kg]			Estimate →
4818.50.00.80	Other[kg]			Estimate →
4818.90.00	Other	Free	30%
4818.90.00.20	Face masks[kg]			Estimate →
4818.90.00.80	Other[kg]			Estimate →

11 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.

Example: base duty and fees on $10000

For HTS 4818.10.00.00 at the general rate of Free, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:

Base duty (Free)	$0.00
Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58)	$34.64
Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%)	$12.50
Duty and fees	$47.14

Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.

Frequently asked questions

What is the duty rate for HTS 4818?

Heading 4818 has 5 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are Free (5 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.

Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 4818?

It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.

What fees are added to an import under HTS 4818?

Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.