Plastic Tampon Applicators from China
Disposable plastic tubes used to insert tampons, often imported separately or with tampons. HTS 9619.00.05.00 includes 'tampons' and similar plastic sanitary articles; applicators are integral. They are molded plastics for hygienic insertion.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• If imported with tampons, classify as set with tampon as principal; separate entry possible
• Provide evidence of medical-grade plastic to justify sanitary classification
• Avoid 'toy' misclassification – specify feminine hygiene end use