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Cotton Baby Diapers

Disposable infant diapers featuring a cotton textile wadding absorbent core for urine and moisture retention. They include adhesive tabs and elastic leg cuffs for fit. Falls under HTS 9619.00.21.00 as diapers of cotton textile wadding.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.6%+20.0%23.6%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.6%+10.0%13.6%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.6%+10.0%13.6%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

9619.00.41.00Higher: 28.5% vs 23.6%

If constructed from non-woven man-made fibers

Diapers of synthetic textile wadding use a separate subheading from cotton-based ones.

4818.20.00Higher: 37.5% vs 23.6%

If for paper pulp or fluff-based disposable diapers

Predominantly paper sanitary napkins/diapers classify under paper products in Chapter 48.

5601.22.00Higher: 43.8% vs 23.6%

If sold as absorbent wadding pads without fastening systems

Components lacking diaper-specific features are wadding of man-made fibers or cotton.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide child safety certifications and fiber content declarations to meet CPSC and CBP requirements

β€’ Ensure diapers are declared as 'of textile wadding' to prevent reclassification as apparel liners

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