Kapok-Filled Textile Diapers from Japan
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 — 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
• Differentiate kapok fill from primary fiber in invoices to hold classification
• Biodegradability claims need FTC substantiation for labeling