Cotton Pet Sanitary Pads from Japan
Absorbent cotton pads for female dogs in heat or pet incontinence training. Classified under HTS 9619.00.71.00 as similar sanitary articles of cotton, extending human sanitary towel definitions to pet use. Washable or disposable with high absorbency.
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
• Describe as 'sanitary pet pads' on invoices to tie to heading, not pet toys
• Ensure no animal hair tufts that invoke brush-making exclusions
• Comply with USDA import rules if pet-specific, alongside textile labeling