Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820)
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820) has 8,687 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and May 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels is SOLARIS PAPER INC, with 603 shipments, followed by TEH TUNG CORP and MERCURY PAPER INC. The leading supplier is PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS GEDUNG SINAR MAS LAND PLAZA MENARA, with 371 shipments, followed by PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS and AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED. 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 May 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
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 360 shipments, followed by PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS → MERCURY PAPER INC (162) and PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS → SOLARIS PAPER INC (160).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS PAPER INC | 603 |
| TEH TUNG CORP | 316 |
| MERCURY PAPER INC | 169 |
| OFFSHORE INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 147 |
| ASALEO CARE NEW ZEALAND LTD | 136 |
Top suppliers
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| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 3,655 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 842 |
| INDONESIA | 556 |
| VIET NAM | 396 |
| MALAYSIA | 342 |
| JAPAN | 339 |
| SINGAPORE | 230 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 218 |
| TURKEY | 198 |
| TAIWAN | 167 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 1,909 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,799 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,296 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 780 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 619 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 300 |
| MIAMI, FL | 292 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 283 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 268 |
| TACOMA, WA | 239 |
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.
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 603 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 PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS GEDUNG SINAR MAS LAND PLAZA MENARA, PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS, AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, WINSWAY ABGULP, and GUANGZHOU JIELIAN PAPER CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels are there?
ImportDoor has 8,687 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 481820, spanning Jan 2020 to May 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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