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
25%
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
• 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