Chapter 48 · Paper and paperboard; articles thereof · Section 10
HS Code 4803.00
Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-colored, surface decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 4803.00
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4803.00.20 | Cellulose wadding | Free | - | 24% | kg |
| 4803.00.40 | Other | Free | - | 36% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 4803.00
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 4803 00 90 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 4803 00 10 | Cellulose wadding | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 4803 00 39 | More than 25 g/m2 | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 4803 00 31 | Not more than 25 g/m2 | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 4803 00 00 | 4803 00 Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 4803.00
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 4803 00 00 00 | Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-coloured, surface-decorated or printed, in rolls or sheets | UK duty & VAT → |
| 4803 00 10 00 | Cellulose wadding | UK duty & VAT → |
| 4803 00 31 00 | Not more than 25 g/m<sup>2</sup> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 4803 00 39 00 | More than 25 g/m<sup>2</sup> | UK duty & VAT → |
| 4803 00 90 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 4803.00.
What is HS code 4803.00?
HS code 4803.00 covers: Toilet or facial tissue stock, towel or napkin stock and similar paper of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers, whether or not creped, crinkled, embossed, perfora. It belongs to chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles thereof) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 4803.00?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 4803.00?
The UK extends 4803.00 to 5 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 4803000000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.