Cotton Cloth Diaper Covers from Japan
Reusable cotton diaper covers designed to be worn over cloth diapers or disposable inserts to prevent leaks. Classified under HTS 9619.00.33.00 as diapers of cotton textile materials, other than knitted or napped, due to their primary function in infant sanitation and cotton composition.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 70% via lab tests for accurate classification under textile diapers
• Include care labels specifying washing instructions to meet U.S. labeling requirements
• Avoid misclassification as baby clothing by emphasizing diaper functionality in invoices