Plastic Pet Training Pads from China
Large absorbent pads with plastic backing for house-training puppies, containing urine. HTS 9619.00.05.00 covers 'similar articles' like diaper liners; plastic layer is key waterproof feature. Used analogously to human diapers for pets.
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
• Describe as 'absorbent pads for animal sanitation' in entries to justify 9619 over 3921
• Check EPA regs if superabsorbent polymers contain regulated chemicals
• Large sizes may trigger valuation scrutiny for commercial vs retail use