Code 4818 90 · Heading 4818

Paper-based items for surgical, medical or sanitary use, not in retail packs

This code covers items made of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or cellulose fibre fabric for surgical, medical or sanitary use. They must not be in retail packaging, and the listed toilet, tissue, cleaning, towel, table, napkin, menstrual and baby-hygiene products are excluded.

For example

A paper-pulp bowl for surgical use, not in retail packaging
A paper hospital-use item for sanitary use, not in retail packaging

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Official tariff text

Paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width <= 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; articles of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres for household, sanitary or hospital use (excl. toilet paper, handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, tablecloths, serviettes, sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles)

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Step 4 of 4

Step 1 · Section X Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic materia…
Is the product pulp or recovered paper/cardboard waste, paper or cardboard or an article made from them, or a book, newspaper, image, other printed matter, manuscript, or drawing?
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Step 2 · Chapter 48 Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of pa… 2 of 3 chapters in section X
What type of paper or paperboard product is it, considering its use, treatment or coating, size or form, and whether it is an article such as packaging, stationery, a label or another finished product?
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Step 3 · Heading 4818 Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding o… 17 of 22 headings under chapter 48
Is it toilet paper; a handkerchief, cleansing wipe or towel; a tablecloth or napkin; clothing or an accessory; or another household, hygiene or hospital paper product?
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Step 4 · Subheading 4818 90 Paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibre… 5 of 5 subheadings under heading 4818
Are the goods made of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or cellulose fibre fabric for surgical, medical or sanitary use and not in retail packaging?

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4818 10 Toilet paper in rolls of a width of <= 36 cm 0.0%
4818 20 Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres 0.0%
4818 30 Tablecloths and serviettes of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres 0.0%
4818 50 Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres (excl. footware and parts thereof, incl. insoles, heel pieces and similar removable products, gaiters and similar products, headgear and parts thereof) 0.0%
4818 90 Paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, of a kind used for household or sanitary purposes, in rolls of a width <= 36 cm, or cut to size or shape; articles of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres for household, sanitary or hospital use (excl. toilet paper, handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, tablecloths, serviettes, sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles) you are here 0.0%

Export to Norway

What Norwegian customs charges when goods like these are imported into Norway.

48.18.9000

Other

Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU origin to use this rate.

Norwegian tariff data version 1.5/1.2, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.

Export to the United Kingdom

What UK customs charges when goods like these are imported into the UK.

All 2 UK lines under this code

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Ordinary duty

Duty free

Goods of EU origin

Duty free You need documentation of EU preferential origin to use this rate.

These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.

UK tariff data version v4.0.1576, last checked Aug. 3, 2026.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: UK Department for Business and Trade (data.api.trade.gov.uk).

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Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with SKAT, TARIC, Norwegian Customs or the UK Online Trade Tariff before you file. The rate you pay can also depend on the country of origin. These are base customs duties only: import VAT, excise duties, anti-dumping duties and safeguard or quota measures are not included.