Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

HS v2022 Code: 4818

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
48	18	n/a

Code	4818
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	48

Ancestor Codes: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard

This Code: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

Child Codes: Paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres; Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels; Paper articles; tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres; Paper articles; toilet paper; Paper articles; articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper; Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes; Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery; Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like; Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard

About toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

HS code 4818 covers a diverse range of paper-based products that are essential for daily life and healthcare. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, providing essential items for households, hospitals, and other institutions. From the ubiquitous toilet paper to specialized medical supplies, the products under this code contribute to the comfort, hygiene, and well-being of people around the world.

Production process

The production of the items covered by HS code 4818 typically involves a combination of paper-making, converting, and finishing processes. Paper pulp, cellulose wadding, or webs of cellulose fibers are the primary raw materials, which are then transformed into the desired products through cutting, folding, embossing, and other specialized techniques. Automated machinery and advanced manufacturing methods are often employed to ensure consistent quality and efficient production.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 4818 items include paper pulp, cellulose wadding, and webs of cellulose fibers. These raw materials are sourced from the 4701 Mechanical wood pulp, 4702 Chemical wood pulp, dissolving grades, and 4703 Chemical wood pulp, soda or sulphate, other than dissolving grades industries. Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as energy and water resources, are essential for the manufacturing process.

Production outputs

The products covered by HS code 4818 are primarily consumed by households, hospitals, and other institutions for their daily hygiene and sanitation needs. These items include toilet paper, facial tissues, paper towels, serviettes, and bed sheets, among others. The output of this industry is also used as an input for the 4823 Other paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, cut to size or shape; other articles of paper pulp, paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres industry, which further processes and transforms these materials into a wide range of specialized products.

Family tree for toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/48'>48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4818'>4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4801'>4801: Newsprint, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4802'>4802: Uncoated paper and paperboard, used for writing, printing or other graphics, non perforated punch-cards and punch tape paper, in rolls or rectangular sheets, of any size, other than paper of heading 4801 or 4803; hand-made paper and paperboard</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4803'>4803: Tissue, towel, napkin stock or similar; for household or sanitary uses, cellulose wadding, webs of cellulose fibres, in rolls over 36cm in width or rectangular sheets with one side exceeding 36cm when unfolded</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4804'>4804: Uncoated kraft paper and paperboard, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4805'>4805: Uncoated paper and paperboard n.e.c., in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4806'>4806: Vegetable parchment, greaseproof papers, tracing papers, glassine and other glazed transparent or translucent papers, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4807'>4807: Composite paper and paperboard, (made by sticking layers together with an adhesive), not surface-coated or impregnated, whether or not internally reinforced, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4808'>4808: Paper and paperboard, corrugated (with or without glued flat surface sheets), creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated, in rolls or sheets other than paper of the kind described in heading 4803</a>"]
A --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4809'>4809: Carbon paper, self copy paper, and other copying or transfer papers (including coated or impregnated paper for duplicator stencils or offset plates), whether or not printed, in rolls or sheets</a>"]
A --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4810'>4810: Paper and paperboard, coated one or both sides with kaolin (china clay) or inorganic substances, with binder or not, no other coating, surface coloured or not, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or rectangular (including square) sheets, of any size</a>"]
A --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4811'>4811: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, coated, impregnated, covered, surface-coloured, decorated or printed, rolls or sheets, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810</a>"]
A --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4812'>4812: Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp</a>"]
A --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4813'>4813: Cigarette paper, whether or not cut to size or in the form of booklets or tubes</a>"]
A --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4814'>4814: Wallpaper and similar wall coverings; window transparencies of paper</a>"]
A --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4816'>4816: Carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer papers, (other than those of heading no. 4809), duplicator stencils and offset plates, of paper whether or not put up in boxes</a>"]
A --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4817'>4817: Envelopes, letter cards, plain postcards and correspondence cards, of paper, paperboard; boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums, of paper or paperboard containing assortment of paper stationery</a>"]
A --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4819'>4819: Cartons, boxes, cases, bags and the like, of paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding or fibres; box files, letter trays and the like, of paper or paperboard, of a kind used in offices, shops or the like</a>"]
A --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4820'>4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard</a>"]
A --> U["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4821'>4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed</a>"]
A --> V["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4822'>4822: Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)</a>"]
A --> W["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/4823'>4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48</a>"]

    B --> X["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481810'>481810: Paper articles; toilet paper</a>"]
B --> Y["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481820'>481820: Paper articles; handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels</a>"]
B --> Z["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481830'>481830: Paper articles; tablecloths and serviettes, of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres</a>"]
B --> BA["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481850'>481850: Paper articles; apparel and clothing accessories of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres</a>"]
B --> BB["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/481890'>481890: Paper articles; articles of paper, cellulose wadding or fibres, n.e.c. in heading no. 4818</a>"]


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