Cotton Incontinence Pads from Japan
Absorbent pads of cotton textile wadding for adult incontinence, worn in underwear for light to moderate protection. Features include odor control and stay-dry top layer. HTS 9619.00.21.00 covers these as similar sanitary articles.
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
• Comply with FDA medical device rules if marketed for heavy incontinence as Class I devices
• Specify 'textile wadding of cotton' on invoices to prevent shifts to synthetic subheadings