Knitted Cotton Baby Diaper from Japan
A disposable diaper made from knitted cotton textile fabric, designed for infants with absorbent core and elastic leg cuffs. It falls under HTS 9619.00.46.00 as a diaper of knitted or crocheted textile fabric, specifically other textile fibers beyond paper or plastic-dominated materials. The knitted construction provides stretch and comfort for baby use.
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 fiber content exceeds 50% textile to avoid reclassification to plastic-based diapers; provide lab tests for knitted fabric proof
• Label as 'disposable diaper' not 'underwear' to prevent apparel misclassification
• Watch for country-of-origin rules favoring certain textile producers