Subheading · Section X

4818.20: Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels

4818.20
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 100%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$6.1bnWorld trade in 2024

4818.20 is a six-digit subheading of heading 4818, toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, chapter 48.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 4818.20 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 4818.20 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 4818.20 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 100%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 4818.20; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$6.1bn in 2024, up 0.4% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 15.1% of the total, ahead of Germany.

The United States imported the most (US$590.8m).

The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 164 exporters with US$106.9m; its largest buyer was Ireland.

The United Kingdom imported US$239.4m, most of it from Italy.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 100% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 4818 20 00 00 Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels
  2. 4818 20 10 00 Handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues Free
  3. Hand towels
  4. 4818 20 91 00 In rolls Free
  5. 4818 20 99 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 4818 20 Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels:
  2. 4818 20 10 Handkerchiefs and cleansing or facial tissues Free—
  3. Hand towels:
  4. 4818 20 91 In rolls Free—
  5. 4818 20 99 Other Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 4818.20 Mendiller, kurulama veya yüz silme kağıt ve havluları:
  2. 4818.20.10.00.00 Mendiller, kurulama veya yüz silme kağıtları 100%
  3. EI havluları:
  4. 4818.20.91.00.00 Rulo halinde olanlar 100%
  5. 4818.20.99.00.00 Diğerleri 100%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 4818.20.00 Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels Free
  2. 4818.20.00.20 Towels kg
  3. 4818.20.00.40 Other kg

World trade in 2024

4818.20 · US$6.1bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$683.7kUS$683.7k+US$15.1m+US$81.7m+> US$408.9m

Exports: 164
  1. China: US$924.3m
  2. Germany: US$794.1m
  3. Italy: US$700.2m
  4. United States: US$520.1m
  5. Canada: US$408.9m
  6. Poland: US$397.7m
  7. France: US$315.4m
  8. Belgium: US$150.3m
  9. Netherlands: US$141.7m
  10. Indonesia: US$131m
  11. Sweden: US$125m
  12. Spain: US$107.7m
  13. United Kingdom: US$106.9m
  14. Türkiye: US$87.3m
  15. Portugal: US$84.7m
  16. Malaysia: US$81.7m
  17. Slovakia: US$61.7m
  18. Finland: US$59.5m
  19. Vietnam: US$57.8m
  20. South Korea: US$56.8m
  21. Mexico: US$54.4m
  22. Saudi Arabia: US$49m
  23. Hungary: US$47.2m
  24. Slovenia: US$43.3m
  25. Austria: US$39.6m
  26. Colombia: US$36.4m
  27. Taiwan: US$31.6m
  28. Egypt: US$28.5m
  29. Croatia: US$28.3m
  30. Serbia: US$26.3m
  31. Lithuania: US$24.8m
  32. Guatemala: US$24.1m
  33. Greece: US$22.8m
  34. El Salvador: US$22.1m
  35. Czechia: US$21.5m
  36. Romania: US$20.2m
  37. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$19.1m
  38. New Zealand: US$16m
  39. Switzerland: US$15.9m
  40. Japan: US$15.1m
  41. Russia: US$13.9m
  42. Côte d’Ivoire: US$13.7m
  43. Ukraine: US$13.6m
  44. United Arab Emirates: US$13.6m
  45. Thailand: US$11.3m
  46. Brazil: US$11.2m
  47. Jordan: US$9.9m
  48. Denmark: US$9.8m
  49. Bulgaria: US$9.1m
  50. Australia: US$8.4m
  51. South Africa: US$8m
  52. Norway: US$7.7m
  53. Ireland: US$5.5m
  54. Singapore: US$5.2m
  55. Latvia: US$4.7m
  56. Peru: US$4.4m
  57. Algeria: US$4.2m
  58. Costa Rica: US$3.6m
  59. Trinidad & Tobago: US$3.5m
  60. Hong Kong SAR China: US$2.7m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$924.3m 15.1%
2 Germany US$794.1m 13%
3 Italy US$700.2m 11.5%
4 United States US$520.1m 8.5%
5 Canada US$408.9m 6.7%
6 Poland US$397.7m 6.5%
7 France US$315.4m 5.2%
8 Belgium US$150.3m 2.5%
9 Netherlands US$141.7m 2.3%
10 Indonesia US$131m 2.1%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$590.8m 9.7%
2 Germany US$571.6m 9.4%
3 France US$432.2m 7.1%
4 Canada US$368.8m 6%
5 Japan US$336.2m 5.5%
6 Netherlands US$263.7m 4.3%
7 United Kingdom US$239.4m 3.9%
8 Thailand US$202.3m 3.3%
9 Austria US$175.2m 2.9%
10 Belgium US$174.7m 2.9%

Products classified here

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels?

Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels fall under HS subheading 4818.20, part of heading 4818, in section X of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 4818.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 4818.20 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and…?

China, with US$924.3m in 2024 (15.1% of world exports).