Cotton Sanitary Pads from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
13.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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