Organic Cotton Blend Sanitary Pads from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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