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The United States is one of the largest tissue and away-from-home markets in the world, with a large converter industry.
Tissue parent reels are classified under HTSUS 4803.00.20; the general (column 1) duty is typically free, but imports from China may be subject to Section 301 additional duties — verify the current rate.
There is no federal VAT; clearance requires ISF 10+2, a customs bond and an ACE entry.
Converters source 14–22 GSM toilet/facial/napkin stock with 76 mm cores; a 20GP carries roughly 12–13 tons.
The United States is one of the largest consumers of tissue products in the world, with high per-capita consumption, a mature retail market and a very large away-from-home (AFH) sector covering hotels, restaurants, offices, healthcare, education and public facilities. The country has a substantial domestic tissue industry, but converters also import parent reels for specific grades, cost efficiency and supply flexibility.
Converters and distributors operate across the country, with major concentrations around the Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and West Coast. For Chinese suppliers, the key planning factors are the classification, the potential Section 301 additional duty on Chinese-origin goods, and the standard CBP entry requirements. Because the general duty is often free, the Section 301 treatment can be the decisive cost factor.
Cost efficiency for container-quantity parent reels.
Grade and specification gaps for specific AFH and retail products.
Supply diversification alongside domestic sources.
Exact machine specs including widths and 76 mm cores.
Tissue stock is classified under HTSUS 4803.00.20. The indicative duty treatment is:
Component | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
General (Column 1) duty | Free | Typical base rate for tissue stock |
Section 301 (China) | Verify | Additional duty may apply to Chinese-origin goods |
Federal VAT | None | No federal VAT; state sales tax is not a customs charge |
Merchandise processing fee | Applies | Small ad valorem fee on formal entries |
Note: Section 301 additional duties on Chinese products vary by HTS and are subject to change; confirm whether 4803.00.20 is covered and the current total rate via the current HTS/Section 301 lists or a licensed US customs broker before booking.
Major ports include Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York/New Jersey, Savannah, Charleston and Houston. Clearance requires:
ISF 10+2 filed before vessel loading;
Customs bond (continuous or single entry);
ACE entry and commercial invoice/packing list;
Bill of Lading and delivery order;
Pulp/GSM technical specifications and country-of-origin marking.
Accurate classification, value, origin and Section 301 status are essential; CBP may request additional information for entries involving Chinese-origin goods.
Converted product | Typical GSM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Toilet tissue | 14–22 | Virgin / recycled / blended |
Facial tissue | 14–18 | Soft, low dust |
Napkin / serviette | 16–22 | Embossing/printing-ready |
Hardwound / kitchen towel | 32–40 | High wet strength |
Core | 76 mm (3") | Width 200–2850 mm available |
Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for an RFQ;
Confirm samples (courier; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union);
Confirm MOQ (around 20 tons per grade), lead time and Incoterms (FOB/CFR/CIF/EXW);
Pay by T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy (L/C for large orders);
We arrange loading (about 26 reels of ~500 kg per 20GP), provide ISF data and the full document set for the ACE entry.
The general duty under HTSUS 4803.00.20 is typically free, but Chinese-origin goods may face Section 301 additional duties; verify the current rate.
There is no federal VAT; state sales tax is not a customs charge and is not collected at import.
The ISF 10+2 must be filed before vessel loading, and a customs bond and an ACE entry are required.
Los Angeles, Long Beach, New York/New Jersey, Savannah, Charleston and Houston are major gateways.
About 26 reels of ~500 kg each, roughly 12–13 tons in a 20GP, depending on width and diameter.
T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy; L/C for large orders; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union.
Sourcing tissue paper jumbo rolls into the United States? Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for a fast quotation and samples. WhatsApp: +8613599169075.
