Cellulose Fiber Tampons from China
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.
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
• Require FDA 510(k) clearance docs; test for Toxic Shock Syndrome compliance
• Pitfall: applicator-less tampons still classified here, not as 'digital' elsewhere