Kapok-Filled Textile Diapers from China
Diapers with kapok (vegetable down) integrated into other textile fiber shells for superior padding. HTS 9619.00.48.00 includes these absorbent sanitary articles of non-standard textiles. Avoids overlap with chapter 95 toys.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Differentiate kapok fill from primary fiber in invoices to hold classification
• Biodegradability claims need FTC substantiation for labeling