HS Code 48189010 - Medical/surgical paper products

Articles of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibre of a kind used for surgical, medical or hygienic purposes (excl. toilet paper, handkerchiefs, cleansing or facial tissues and towels, tablecloths, serviettes, sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles, and goods put up for retail sale)

Examples (No official information or warranty)

- Surgical gown made from paper pulp, used in hospitals for medical purposes
- Medical examination glove coated with cellulose wadding, disposable and sterile
- Absorbent wound dressing of paper, used in first-aid kits
- Hygienic mask made of webs of cellulose fibres, used for respiratory protection
- Medical implantable web of cellulose fibre for tissue engineering, in sterilized single-use packs

Code Tree Structure / Hierarchy

    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, serviettes, bedsheets and similar household, sanitary or hospital articles, articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres 481890 Other 48189010 Articles of a kind used for surgical, medical or hygienic purposes, not put up for retail sale 48189090 Other

Trade restrictions and policies

Chapter 48
4 Trade restrictions and policies
Position 4818
3 Trade restrictions and policies
Subheading 481890
0 Trade restrictions and policies
Customs Tariff Number 48189010
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