Sanitary Napkin Absorbent Core Stock from Mexico
Creped cellulose wadding web in sheets or rolls for the absorbent layer in sanitary napkins, highly porous and soft for feminine hygiene products. HTS 4803.00.40.00 covers this as 'similar paper' for sanitary purposes, not yet assembled into articles.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document intended sanitary end-use with buyer contracts; test for cellulose fiber content >90%
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests finished pads under 4818