HS Code 4818
Toilet Paper and Paper Hygiene Products
HS code 4818 covers consumer-ready hygiene products like toilet paper, tissues, and paper towels, including disposable hospital linen and paper apparel.
4-digit Section XFCL
HS Code 4818 — Toilet Paper and Paper Hygiene Products
This broad code includes household and hospital essentials made of tissue paper or cellulose. It covers toilet rolls, facial tissues, paper towels, tablecloths, and even disposable paper clothing.
What's included
- Toilet paper (rolls < 36cm)
- Pocket tissues
- Kitchen towels
- Paper bed sheets
- Disposable paper aprons
What's excluded
- Sanitary towels/napkins → use
9619(Feminine hygiene and nappies are classified in Chapter 96.)
Common examples
- 4-pack luxury toilet rolls
- Boxed facial tissues
- Disposable paper hospital gowns
- Paper napkins and serviettes
Frequently asked questions
Does this include bulk tissue rolls?
Only if the roll width is 36cm or less. Larger bulk rolls for industrial conversion fall under 4803.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Often subject to anti-dumping duties in various regions.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: China, Italy, Germany, Turkey
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada
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Key takeaway
The primary code for finished, retail-ready paper hygiene and household products.
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