Knitted Nylon Sanitary Pads for Heavy Flow from Japan
Feminine hygiene pads with a knitted nylon top sheet from man-made fibers, providing rapid absorption for heavy menstrual flow. Falls under HTS 9619.00.64.00 as knitted textile sanitary towels of man-made fibers, distinct from non-textile or non-knitted versions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber burn tests for nylon confirmation; mislabeling as cotton leads to reclassification and penalties
• Include sterilization certificates for hygiene products; common issue is insufficient packing lists for multi-pack imports
• Monitor textile visa requirements from origins like Vietnam; use HTS advisory rulings for borderline knitted items