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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically for infants as diaper liners
Infant diaper liners fall under the separate subheading for baby napkins and liners.
If sold in bulk as raw absorbent sheets without shaping
Unshaped paper or cellulose wadding for hygiene use is classified as household sanitary paper under Chapter 48.
If primarily nonwovens of cellulose fibers without paper components
Pure nonwoven cellulose fabrics shift to Chapter 56 if not specifically shaped as sanitary articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cellulose fiber content exceeds 50% for proper classification under paper/cellulose headings; provide lab test reports if requested
• Ensure FDA compliance for intimate hygiene products with accurate labeling on absorbency and materials
• Avoid misclassification as baby diaper liners by specifying adult daily use on invoices
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.
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.