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Biodegradable Period Underwear Liners

Thin, disposable liners designed to insert into period underwear, made from cellulose wadding for absorbency. Classified under HTS 9619.00.15.60 as similar sanitary articles of cellulose fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6115Higher: 22.4% vs 20%

If integrated as part of knitted panty

Knitted hosiery with absorbent inserts may classify under Chapter 61 as panty hose.

5603.12.00Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If bulk nonwoven cellulose sheets

Impregnated nonwovens not shaped for sanitary use go to Chapter 56.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify biodegradability claims with ASTM standards to support green import preferences

• Specify 'liner for sanitary use' on invoices to differentiate from general inserts

• Ensure no metal components to avoid exclusion notes to other chapters