Cellulose Fiber Tampons from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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