Plastic Pet Training Pads from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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