Cellulose Sanitary Pads from China
Disposable menstrual pads made primarily from cellulose wadding fluff pulp, cut to shape for feminine hygiene. Hospital/household sanitary articles under HTS 4818.90.00, core from paper pulp.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare pulp percentage; plastic backing may require separate valuation
• Hygiene testing docs prevent Chapter 48 paper shift
• Avoid 'apparel accessory' claims to stay in 4818