9619.00.15/Cellulose Fiber Tampons/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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