## Common ground
Both options are types of towels used for drying hands, face, or body.
## Options at a glance
**4818.20 – made of paper or paperboard**
- **Defining trait:** Disposable, single-use design using paper-based materials.
- **Typical examples:** Toilet paper rolls, facial tissues, paper towels.
- **Best fit when:** The product is meant for one-time use and discarded afterward.
**6302.60 – made of textile material**
- **Defining trait:** Reusable, washable fabric construction (e.g., cotton or microfiber).
- **Typical examples:** Bath towels, hand towels, face cloths.
- **Best fit when:** The product is intended for repeated use and laundering.
## Key differences
| Feature | 4818.20 (paper) | 6302.60 (textile) |
|---------------------|------------------------|----------------------------|
| Material | Paper or paperboard | Cotton, microfiber, etc. |
| Reusability | Single-use only | Washable and reusable |
| Typical use case | Quick clean-up, hygiene | Daily bathing, hand drying |
## How to choose
- Is the towel meant to be thrown away after one use? → 4818.20
- Is it designed for repeated washing and long-term use? → 6302.60
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A product might blur the line if it’s a reusable paper-based towel (e.g., washable paper cloth), but such cases are rare. The key is **primary function**: if it's disposable, use 4818.20; if it's textile and reusable, use 6302.60. No priority rule can be assumed—choose based on the product’s main purpose