Bamboo Fiber Incontinence Pads from Japan
Absorbent pads from bamboo rayon textile wadding for adult incontinence, with adhesive backing for underwear attachment. HTS 9619.00.25.00 covers these as similar sanitary articles of textile wadding, beyond diapers or tampons. The fibrous, wadded structure meets the textile definition.
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
• Declare absorbency levels and intended use for incontinence to support classification
• Ensure no medical device claims that could trigger FDA oversight at entry
• Use detailed invoices specifying textile wadding to prevent shifts to plastic headings