Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820)
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820) has 10,098 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels is SOLARIS PAPER INC, with 645 shipments, followed by TEH TUNG CORP and MERCURY PAPER INC. The leading supplier is AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, with 494 shipments, followed by PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS GEDUNG SINAR MAS LAND PLAZA MENARA and PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and REPUBLIC OF KOREA, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/481820-handkerchiefs-cleansing-or-facial-tissues-and-towels
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS GEDUNG SINAR MAS LAND PLAZA… → SOLARIS PAPER INC with 377 shipments, followed by PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS → MERCURY PAPER INC (163) and PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS → SOLARIS PAPER INC (162).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS PAPER INC | 645 |
| TEH TUNG CORP | 342 |
| MERCURY PAPER INC | 173 |
| OFFSHORE INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 168 |
| ASALEO CARE NEW ZEALAND LTD | 158 |
| SP RICHARDS | 147 |
| LOLLICUP USA INC | 140 |
| PMAI 21112 FIGUEROA | 110 |
| UNITED EXCHANGE CORP | 101 |
| SHIN S TRADE CO INC | 94 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 494 |
| PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS GEDUNG SINAR MAS LAND PLAZA MENARA | 389 |
| PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS | 325 |
| WINSWAY ABGULP | 204 |
| KANEMATSU CHEMICALS CORP | 150 |
| GUANGZHOU JIELIAN PAPER CO LTD | 149 |
| PT SUN PAPER SOURCE | 139 |
| KLN VIETNAM C/O HENGXIN LIFE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY TH CO LTD | 129 |
| LOPIE PAPER MALAYSIA SDN BHD | 122 |
| CHANGDE FLYING EAGLE I&E CO LTD | 117 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 4,360 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 944 |
| INDONESIA | 616 |
| VIET NAM | 497 |
| MALAYSIA | 438 |
| JAPAN | 384 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 248 |
| SINGAPORE | 232 |
| TURKEY | 222 |
| TAIWAN | 182 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 2,202 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 2,164 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,538 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 843 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 675 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 337 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 328 |
| MIAMI, FL | 328 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 316 |
| TACOMA, WA | 297 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 481820 — Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 4818
Other six-digit codes in HS 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, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels
Who imports Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels include SOLARIS PAPER INC, TEH TUNG CORP, MERCURY PAPER INC, OFFSHORE INTERNATIONAL PAPER, and ASALEO CARE NEW ZEALAND LTD.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels?
SOLARIS PAPER INC is the largest U.S. importer of Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820), with 645 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels?
Leading suppliers shipping Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820) to the U.S. include AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS GEDUNG SINAR MAS LAND PLAZA MENARA, PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS, WINSWAY ABGULP, and KANEMATSU CHEMICALS CORP.
How many U.S. shipments of Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels are there?
ImportDoor has 10,098 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 481820, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels imported from?
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, and INDONESIA.
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