Plastic Adult Incontinence Diapers
Pull-up style incontinence diapers for adults, featuring a plastic backing for leak prevention and high-absorbency polymers inside. Designed to be worn by adults for managing incontinence, these articles are explicitly covered under tariff item 9619.00.10, which applies to incontinent briefs and similar sanitary articles for incontinence, excluding those for babies.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the diapers are made primarily of paper pulp, cellulose wadding, or webs of cellulose fibres
The material composition determines the specific tariff item; paper-based adult incontinence diapers fall under this alternative.
If the diapers are made of textile wadding
Adult incontinence diapers made from textile wadding are classified under this alternative.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as for adult incontinence use, not for babies, to avoid misclassification under baby diaper tariff items
• Verify that the plastic backing and absorbent polymers meet Canadian consumer product safety regulations
• Keep commercial invoices detailed with product composition to facilitate CBSA clearance