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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%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

• 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