Cotton Sanitary Pads
Disposable absorbent pads made from cotton textile wadding designed for menstrual hygiene. They consist of a cotton core for absorbency layered between a permeable top sheet and impermeable backing. Classified under HTS 9619.00.21.00 as sanitary towels of cotton textile wadding.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily of non-woven synthetic fibers like polypropylene
Shifts to other textile materials category when cotton is not the predominant wadding component.
If made from paper pulp rather than textile wadding
Paper-based sanitary towels fall under Chapter 48 for household sanitary articles of paper.
If imported as bulk wadding sheets, not pre-formed pads
Unworked textile wadding of cotton is classified in Chapter 56, not as finished sanitary articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% by weight via lab testing for accurate classification under 9619.00.21.00
• Include FDA registration and labeling for absorbency levels to avoid customs holds on sanitary products
• Watch for misclassification as general wadding (4803) if not specifically shaped for sanitary use
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Organic Cotton Menstrual Pads
Eco-friendly sanitary pads with GOTS-certified organic cotton textile wadding for superior absorbency and biodegradability. Designed for reusable or disposable menstrual use. Fits HTS 9619.00.21.00 due to cotton wadding construction.
Cotton Nursing Pads
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Cotton Pet Training Pads
Absorbent pads made from cotton textile wadding for puppy house training, placed on floors to absorb urine. Quick-drying and odor-neutralizing. Classifiable under HTS 9619.00.21.00 as similar diaper-like articles.
Cotton Postpartum Pads
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Cotton Baby Diapers
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