Cellulose Sanitary Pads from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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