Cellulose Fiber Tampons
Absorbent tampons made from compressed cellulose wadding fibers, designed for internal menstrual protection with a paper applicator option. The core provides reliable absorption without synthetic additives. Classified in HTS 9619.00.15 for tampons of cellulose webs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If with rayon or synthetic fiber blend
Blends exceeding cellulose dominance go to 'other materials'.
If pre-moistened or medicated
Impregnated tampons treated as pharmaceutical preparations in Chapter 30.
If imported as loose wadding fiber
Unformed textile wadding, not assembled tampons.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require FDA 510(k) clearance docs; test for Toxic Shock Syndrome compliance
• Pitfall: applicator-less tampons still classified here, not as 'digital' elsewhere
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