Malaysia HS Code

HS Code 481820: Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, of paper in Malaysia

Q: What is HS code 481820 in Malaysia?

HS code 481820 covers Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, of paper in Malaysia. It sits in Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard), Heading 4818 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PDK / AHTN.

Q: Is HS code 481820 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 481820 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Malaysia extends it under PDK / AHTN.

Q: What system does Malaysia use to classify HS code 481820?

Malaysia classifies products under the Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (PDK / AHTN; locally Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 481820 in Malaysia?

The official source is https://www.customs.gov.my/en. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 481820 in Malaysia

Under Malaysia's Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)), HS Code 481820 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, of paper. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Malaysia extends classifications to 8 digits under its national tariff system. 481820 belongs to Section X: Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof, Chapter 48: Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard, Heading 4818: Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, 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, serv.

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Classification Path of HS Code 481820 in Malaysia

Section X

Chapters (47-49) Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material; recovered (waste and scrap) paper or paperboard; paper and paperboard and articles thereof

Chapter 48

Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard

HS Code 4818

Toilet paper and similar paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, 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, serv

HS Code 481820

Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, of paper

HS Code 4818200000

TOILET PAPER AND SIMILAR PAPER, CELLULOSE WADDING OR WEBS OF CELLULOSE FIBRES, 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, SERVIETTES, 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 FIBRES.HANDKERCHIEFS, CLEANSING OR FACIAL TISSUES AND TOWELS

Malaysia Tariff Classification: Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (PDK / AHTN)

In Malaysia, HS 481820 is classified under the Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Duties Order 2022 — AHTN 2022 (PDK / AHTN)

Local name Perintah Duti Kastam 2022 (PDK 2022)

Digits 8

Official source https://www.customs.gov.my/en

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 4818

Top Malaysia import Product Under HS Code 4818

1 481820: Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, of paper $73.4M 2 481810: Toilet paper $21.5M 3 481890: Household or hospital supplies, of paper, nes $12.4M

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Top Malaysia export Product Under HS Code 4818

1 481820: Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, of paper $78.2M 2 481810: Toilet paper $64.8M 3 481890: Household or hospital supplies, of paper, nes $45.8M

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Related HS Code to Malaysia Facial Tissues and Towels (481820)

Tablecloths and serviettes of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres

HS Code 481850

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)

HS Code 481890

Household or hospital supplies, of paper, nes

HS Code 480100

Newsprint as specified in Note 4 to chapter 48, in rolls of a width > 36 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side > 36 cm and the other side > 15 cm in the unfolded state

HS Code 480210

Handmade paper and paperboard in any size or shape as described in Note 7A to chapter 48, last paragraph

HS Code 480220

Paper and paperboard of a kind used as a base for photo-sensitive, heat-sensitive or electro-sensitive paper and paperboard, uncoated, in rolls of a width > 15 cm or in square or rectangular sheets with one side > 36 cm and the other side > 15 cm in the unfolded state

HS Code 480240

Paper, wallpaper base, in rolls or sheets, uncoated

HS Code 480254

Uncoated paper and paperboard, of a kind used for writing, printing or other graphic purposes, and non-perforated punchcards and punch-tape paper, in rolls or in square or rectangular sheets, of any size, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing < 40 g/m¦, n.e.s.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 481820 in Malaysia?

HS code 481820 covers Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, of paper in Malaysia. It sits in Chapter 48 (Paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or of paperboard), Heading 4818 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under PDK / AHTN.

Is HS code 481820 the same across all countries?

What system does Malaysia use to classify HS code 481820?

Where can I officially look up HS code 481820 in Malaysia?