Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820)
Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels (HS 481820) has 8,988 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels is SOLARIS PAPER INC, with 601 shipments, followed by TEH TUNG CORP and OFFSHORE INTERNATIONAL PAPER. The leading supplier is AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED, with 489 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 July 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 → SOLARIS PAPER INC (158) and PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS → MERCURY PAPER INC (134).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| SOLARIS PAPER INC | 601 |
| TEH TUNG CORP | 311 |
| OFFSHORE INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 147 |
| MERCURY PAPER INC | 144 |
| ASALEO CARE NEW ZEALAND LTD | 136 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| AUGUST AMBER HK LIMITED | 489 |
| PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS GEDUNG SINAR MAS LAND PLAZA MENARA | 371 |
| PT PINDO DELI PULP AND PAPER MILLS | 292 |
| WINSWAY ABGULP | 204 |
| KANEMATSU CHEMICALS CORP | 133 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 3,917 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 840 |
| INDONESIA | 518 |
| VIET NAM | 447 |
| MALAYSIA | 365 |
| JAPAN | 334 |
| SINGAPORE | 226 |
| NETHERLANDS ANTILLES | 218 |
| TURKEY | 200 |
| TAIWAN | 174 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 2,006 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,930 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,333 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 751 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 638 |
| MIAMI, FL | 301 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 297 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 284 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 279 |
| TACOMA, WA | 258 |
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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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, OFFSHORE INTERNATIONAL PAPER, MERCURY PAPER INC, 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 601 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 8,988 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 481820, spanning Jan 2020 to Jul 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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