Disposable Baby Diapers

Absorbent disposable diapers designed for infants, made primarily from cellulose wadding and nonwoven webs of cellulose fibers for superior moisture absorption. They feature an absorbent core that locks away wetness and a soft topsheet for skin comfort. Classified under HTS 9619.00.15 due to their paper and cellulose fiber construction as disposable sanitary articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9619.00Same rate: 17.5%

If primarily plastic or textile materials

Shifts to 'other materials' subheading if cellulose wadding is not the principal absorbent component.

4818.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If imported in bulk rolls as raw material

Classified as household sanitary paper in unfinished form, not as completed diaper articles.

5603.94Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If sold as nonwoven fabric sheets only

Nonwovens of cellulose fibers for further manufacturing fall under Chapter 56, not finished sanitary products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cellulose fiber content exceeds 50% for accurate classification; provide FDA registration and labeling compliance docs

Common pitfall: mislabeling as 'plastic' due to outer layers—focus on absorbent core material

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Paper Diaper Liners

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Biodegradable Baby Nappies

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