Biodegradable Period Underwear Liners from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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