Paper Pulp Adult Incontinence Pads from China
Absorbent pads for adult incontinence, made predominantly from paper pulp to manage moderate leaks. Falls under HTS 9619.00.11.00 as 'similar articles' of paper pulp akin to diapers. Features adhesive backing for underwear attachment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Comply with medical device regs if claiming therapeutic benefits; otherwise, treat as sanitary
• Provide absorbency test results to justify paper pulp classification over synthetics
• Avoid bundling with underwear to prevent set classification under apparel headings