Plastic Adult Incontinence Diapers

Pull-up style diapers for adults, featuring plastic backing for leak prevention and high-absorbency polymers inside. Classified under HTS 9619.00.05.00 as 'diapers' encompassing similar sanitary articles of plastics for incontinence use. The plastic dominates the waterproof outer structure.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5%+17.5%22.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5%+10.0%15%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5%+10.0%15%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5%+10.0%15%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9619.00Same rate: 22.5%

If composed mainly of textile or nonwoven fabrics

Textile-based sanitary diapers shift to the 'of textile materials' subheading within 9619.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 22.5%

If marketed as medicated or pharmaceutical pads

Products with active medicinal ingredients for therapeutic use classify under Chapter 30 as medicaments.

4818.90.00Lower: 17.5% vs 22.5%

If for plastic-coated paper liners sold separately

Coated paper products without full diaper assembly fall into Chapter 48 paper articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label products clearly as 'adult incontinence' to distinguish from baby diapers and comply with FDA medical device regs if applicable

β€’ Maintain supplier affidavits confirming plastic content to defend against reclassification during CBP exams

β€’ Check for quota restrictions on disposable hygiene imports and file proper entry summaries

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