Adult Incontinence Pads from China
Disposable pads for adult incontinence, featuring a fluff pulp core of cellulose fibers and paper backing for heavy absorbency. Contoured shape fits underwear securely. HTS 9619.00.15 covers these as similar sanitary articles of cellulose wadding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare absorbency capacity in documentation; comply with FTC advertising rules
• Common issue: confusing with medical dressings—specify non-sterile sanitary use