4818.90.00 - Other

HTS code 4818.90.00, designated as "Other," serves as a residual category within the broader scope of paper and paperboard articles intended for household or sanitary purposes. This classification encompasses items that meet the general material and purpose criteria of heading 4818 but are not specifically enumerated under the more defined subheadings like toilet paper, tissues, towels, tablecloths, napkins, or apparel. Such items are typically derived from paper pulp, paper, or cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers.

This "Other" category is distinct from its sibling headings by its lack of specific product definition. While 4818.10.00.00 covers toilet paper, 4818.20.00 includes handkerchiefs, cleansing tissues, and towels, and 4818.30.00.00 pertains to tablecloths and napkins, 4818.90.00 captures those items that do not fit neatly into these established categories. Similarly, it differs from 4818.50.00, which is specifically for articles of apparel and clothing accessories.

Within 4818.90.00, further distinctions are made to provide greater specificity. The subcategories, such as 4818.90.00.20 for face masks and 4818.90.00.80 for other residual items, allow for more precise classification of goods that fall under this general heading but possess unique characteristics or intended uses that warrant separate statistical tracking or duty treatment. The primary criterion for inclusion remains the material composition and its application in a household or sanitary context, differentiating it from industrial or purely decorative paper articles.