Knitted Cotton Reusable Sanitary Pads from Japan
These are absorbent, washable sanitary pads made from knitted cotton fabric, designed for menstrual use with multiple layers for leakage protection. They classify under HTS 9619.00.68.00 as knitted or crocheted articles of textile materials similar to sanitary towels. The knitted construction and textile composition place them in this specific subheading.
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 the fabric is at least 85% textile by weight and confirm knitting via lab test if challenged by customs
• Provide detailed fabric composition labels and knitting certifications to avoid reclassification to non-knitted textile pads
• Watch for common pitfalls like incomplete invoicing of absorbency layers, which could trigger scrutiny on 'similar articles' status