Cotton Postpartum Pads from Japan
Thick cotton pads for heavy postpartum bleeding, with soft top layer and wicking core. Under HTS 9619.00.71.00 as sanitary towels of cotton textile. Hospital-grade absorbency in natural fabric.
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
• Avoid 'medical pad' terminology to stay in sanitary textile class, not Chapter 90
• Lab certify cotton content >85% for subheading accuracy
• Package for retail sanitary sale, not bulk medical supply