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HS Code 4818.90 : 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, Other

The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for 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, other is 4818.90. Under the 2026 Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [Japan Customs Tariff Schedule 2026].

Chapter

Ch 48

Heading

4818

Subheading

4818.90

JP MFN Duty

Free

MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY

Chapter 48

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

Heading 4818

4818

Subheading .90

.90

Other

MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX

Import Duty Rates by Destination

9-DIGIT JAPAN TARIFF CODE

4818.90.000

Japan Customs Schedule (実行関税率表)

WTO APPLIED MFN DUTY

Free

Verified July 2026 · Japan Customs Source

Consumption Tax

10.00% / 8.00%

CIF + Duty Base [MOF]

Customs Authority

Japan Customs (税関)

NACCS Electronic Clearance

De Minimis Threshold

¥10,000 JPY

Art. 14-18 Customs Tariff Law

Advance Ruling System

Advance Ruling (事前教示)

Valid 3 years across Japan

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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix

Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Commercial Invoice

Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Packing List & Bill of Lading

Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.

PREFERENTIAL RULE

Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)

Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.

MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags

Standard Entry This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.

MODULE 8: Japanese Trade Remedies (MOF Anti-Dumping / CVD) & Safeguards

MOF / METI Anti-Dumping & Safeguards

Standard MFN Status

Ministry of Finance Japan Customs [MOF]

MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)

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Imports of 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, Other into Japan require NACCS declaration under Japan Customs schedule. Food and agricultural items require MHLW Food Sanitation notification and MAFF plant/animal quarantine permits.

Agreement Code	Trade Agreement / Program	Preferential Rate	Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement

MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications

Standard 20ft Container

~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload

Standard 40ft High-Cube

~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload

Stowage Factor & Handling

Standard commercial packaging for 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, Other

MODULE 11: Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示制度)

Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Japan Customs (税関), valid for 3 years for HS 4818.90.

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Japan Customs 9-Digit Tariff Schedule Lines (4818.90)

Commodity Code	Description	Duty Rate	Unit
	Other	Free	—

MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes

Related HS Code	Heading Category	Action
4818.10	Subheading under Heading 4818	HS 4818.10 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →
4818.20	Subheading under Heading 4818	HS 4818.20 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →
4818.30	Subheading under Heading 4818	HS 4818.30 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →
4818.50	Subheading under Heading 4818	HS 4818.50 undefined Duty & Entry Rules →

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

Japan Customs Tariff Schedule (税関 2026) ↗

Official Japanese 9-digit tariff schedule and Japan Customs general duty rates.

Japan Customs Advance Ruling System (事前教示制度) ↗

Japan Customs advance tariff classification rulings database.

MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide

What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関) general duty for 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, Other?

Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Japan (Japan Customs / 税関), 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, Other is classified under HS 4818.90 (Heading 4818, Chapter 48). The representative JP MFN general duty rate is Free.

How is HS 4818.90 distinguished within Heading 4818 (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)?

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. Subheading 4818.90 specifically isolates Other. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 4818.

What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 4818.90?

Related subheadings under Heading 4818 include 4818.10, 4818.20, 4818.30, 4818.50. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.

What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import 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, Other into Japan?

Importers require a Japan Customs Import Declaration (輸入申告書) lodged via NACCS by a licensed Customs Broker (通関士), Corporate Number, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, and Bill of Lading.

Can goods under HS 4818.90 enter duty-free under CPTPP or RCEP into Japan?

Yes. Goods originating in CPTPP member states, RCEP nations, EU Member States (Japan-EU EPA), or the United States (Japan-US Trade Agreement) satisfying origin rules enter Japan under preferential rates.

What is the Japanese customs duty and tax de minimis threshold for 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, Other?

Under Article 14-18 of the Customs Tariff Law, imported goods with a total CIF value of ¥10,000 JPY or less enter Japan duty-free and tax-free (excluding specified leather/textile items).

How can an importer obtain a Japan Customs Advance Ruling (事前教示) for HS 4818.90?

Importers or customs brokers may submit a written request for an Advance Ruling on Tariff Classification (事前教示制度) to Japan Customs (税関) for legally binding classification valid for 3 years.

What Consumption Tax (消費税) applies to imports of HS 4818.90 into Japan?

Japan levies Consumption Tax at 10.00% standard (8.00% reduced for food and beverages) on the CIF value plus customs duty. There is no US-style federal VAT/GST distinction.

Are there Merchandise Processing or Harbor Maintenance fees in Japan?

No. Japan does not charge US-style MPF or HMF. Importers pay the applied customs duty plus 10% Consumption Tax; declarations are lodged via NACCS.

What is the importer identification and customs broker requirement in Japan?

Commercial importers require a Corporate Number (法人番号) and typically clear through a licensed Customs Broker (通関士) via the NACCS electronic system.

What prohibited or restricted goods controls apply to HS 4818.90 in Japan?

Certain commodities require METI import approval, or MHLW/MAFF quarantine clearance, prior to Japan Customs release. Some leather and textile items carry tariff-rate quotas.

What Japanese trade remedy (anti-dumping / countervailing) measures apply to HS 4818.90?

Importers must verify whether anti-dumping or countervailing duties administered by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and METI apply to their specific country of origin.

Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Japan?

No. Japan does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond applied customs duty and 10% Consumption Tax.

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