Plastic Sanitary Napkins from Germany
Disposable pads with plastic waterproof backing for menstrual protection, often with adhesive wings. Under HTS 9619.00.05.00 as 'sanitary pads (towels)' of plastics per the heading description. Plastic layer prevents leakage onto undergarments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Register facility with FDA as these are Class I medical devices; include device listing numbers
• Test for plastic phthalate content to meet CPSIA and REACH-like standards
• Do not classify wings as 'trimmings' – full pad is the sanitary article