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Cotton Knitted Baby Diaper from Japan

A disposable diaper made from knitted cotton fabric, designed for infants to absorb moisture and prevent leaks. It falls under HTS 9619.00.61.00 as a diaper of knitted cotton textile material. The absorbent core is encased in soft cotton knit for skin comfort.

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 the knitted cotton content exceeds 50% by weight with lab tests for accurate classification

• Include fiber content labels and hygiene certifications like ISO 13485 on documentation

• Avoid misclassifying as non-knitted; check stitch patterns to prevent reclassification