Postpartum Absorbent Pads from China
Long, contoured pads for postpartum vaginal discharge, constructed from layered cellulose wadding. HTS 9619.00.15.60 covers these as 'similar articles' to sanitary towels due to identical material and function.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Label as 'for postpartum use only' to comply with FDA medical device exemptions if applicable
• Provide usage instructions in English for CBP review
• Bundle with maternity products carefully to avoid set classification issues