Norway
Duty free*
- Their lines1 Norwegian line
48.18.9000 Other
Norwegian tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.
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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Import duty on the codes below: 0.0%*
2 codes below this one
- 4818 90 10 Articles of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibre of a kind used for surgical, medical or hygienic purposes (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, and goods put up for retail sale) Duty free* Save
- 4818 90 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, and articles of a kind used for surgical, medical or hygienic purposes not put up for retail sale) Duty free* Save
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See all 5 codes at this level- 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%*
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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%*
Selling to Norway, Great Britain and the United States
What they charge on arrival.
Norway, Great Britain and the United States use their own tariff lines under the 6-digit HS code. The rates below are what their customs charge on goods arriving from the EU. Match the goods against each country's own wording before you rely on a rate.
Great Britain
Duty free*
- Their lines2 British lines
4818 90 10 00 Articles of a kind used for surgical, medical or hygienic purposes
Northern Ireland follows other rules.
UK tariff data checked Sept. 13, 2026.
United States
10.0%†
Estimated from published US measures
- Their lines2 US lines
- Entry dateSept. 17, 2026
4818.90.00.20 Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibers
The US importer of record files the entry.
US tariff data checked Sept. 16, 2026.
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Selling to Norway
Norway splits the 6-digit category its own way, so these are Norway's own lines under it, not this EU code. Check your product against their wording; what Norwegian customs charges is shown per line.
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48.18.9000
Other
- Ordinary duty
- Duty free*
Contains data from Norwegian Customs (data.toll.no), licensed under CC BY 4.0, adapted for display.
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Selling to Great Britain
What UK customs charges when goods like these arrive in Great Britain.
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All 2 UK lines under this code
They all have the same duty rates shown here.
- Ordinary duty
- Duty free*
These rates apply in Great Britain. Different rules may apply for goods entering Northern Ireland.
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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Selling to the United States
What US customs charges when goods like these arrive from the EU. The US importer of record files the entry and pays the duty.
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4818.90.00.20
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, Face masks
- General rate
- Free
- From the EU
- 10.0%† Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99
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4818.90.00.80
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
- General rate
- Free
- From the EU
- 10.0%† Estimated from published US measures US headings applied: 9903.05.39 Section 301 forced-labour action, 91 FR 47318 (memorandum 91 FR 47717), U.S. note 52 to subchapter III of chapter 99
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties, US import taxes and customs fees are not included.
The descriptions above are the US tariff texts, which the United States publishes in English only.
Source: the US International Trade Commission's Harmonized Tariff Schedule (hts.usitc.gov), public domain, and the measures published in the Federal Register.
This is a planning estimate from the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (revision shown) and the published Federal Register measures as of the date shown, for a shipment of EU origin. It is not a customs entry, legal advice or a broker's opinion, and tariffs.help is not a US-licensed customs broker. The US importer of record or their broker confirms the classification, origin, value and the duty due before filing.
Duty rates shown here are estimates, read from official EU / Danish, Norwegian and UK tariff data for orientation only. Confirm the current rate with Toldstyrelsen, 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.
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