Paper Diaper Liners from Japan
Flushable liners for cloth diapers, composed of water-soluble paper and thin cellulose wadding to contain solids and allow easy disposal. Lightweight and biodegradable, they protect cloth diapers from messes. HTS 9619.00.15 applies to these as similar disposable sanitary articles of cellulose fibers.
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
• Provide solubility test reports for flushability claims; label as 'diaper liners' not inserts
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as tissue paper—emphasize sanitary end-use