Biodegradable Plastic Diaper Bags from China

Scented, biodegradable plastic bags for disposing used diapers, with tie handles. Under HTS 9619.00.05.00 as 'similar articles' to diaper liners of plastics for sanitary disposal. Specifically designed for diaper waste containment.

Duty Rate — China → United States

22.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Substantiate 'biodegradable' claims with ASTM D6400 certification to prevent false labeling violations

Invoice must specify 'for diaper disposal' to support sanitary article status

Quantity per pack affects value declaration for duty calculation