Organic Cotton Blend Sanitary Pads
Reusable sanitary pads with an absorbent core of cellulose wadding and organic cotton top layer for menstrual protection. Classified in HTS 9619.00.15.60 as 'other' sanitary towels of cellulose fibers, as the core material determines the heading despite reusability.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly textile without significant cellulose wadding
Primarily cotton or textile menstrual pads classify as women's undergarments or absorbent articles in Chapter 62.
If marketed as general purpose towels rather than sanitary
Cellulose-based towels not specified for sanitary use fall under household paper towels.
If encased in substantial plastic rather than cellulose webs
Plastic-dominated sanitary items shift to Chapter 39 other articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document cellulose wadding percentage to avoid reclassification to textile chapters; include material breakdown certificates
• Comply with FTC organic claims by providing certification; mislabeling leads to seizures
• Declare as 'similar articles' if reusable to distinguish from disposables
Related Products under HTS 9619.00.15.60
Travel-Size Sanitary Napkin Packs
Miniature sanitary napkins of cellulose wadding packaged for portability. Classified under HTS 9619.00.15.60 regardless of small size or packaging.
pH-Balanced Cellulose Sanitary Pads
Sanitary pads with pH-balanced cellulose layers for vaginal health. HTS 9619.00.15.60 as functional additives are minor.
Antibacterial Cellulose Panty Liners
Liners treated with antibacterial agents in cellulose base for infection prevention. Still HTS 9619.00.15.60 per chapter notes on minor constituents.
Disposable Bed Protection Liners
Large cellulose sheet liners for bed wetting protection, similar to adult diaper liners. HTS 9619.00.15.60 as 'similar articles' for incontinence.
Nursing Pad Inserts of Cellulose
Absorbent inserts for nursing bras, made from soft cellulose wadding. Classified in HTS 9619.00.15.60 as similar sanitary absorbent articles.
Ultra-Thin Absorbent Panty Liners
Disposable panty liners made from cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibers provide light protection for daily use. They are classified under HTS 9619.00.15.60 as 'other' sanitary towels and similar articles of paper or cellulose materials, distinct from full pads or tampons.