Cotton Sanitary Pads from China
Absorbent pads made primarily from cotton for menstrual hygiene, featuring a cotton top sheet and absorbent core. Classified under HTS 9619.00.71.00 as sanitary towels of cotton textile material, distinct from disposable paper-based pads. They provide natural absorbency and breathability suitable for sensitive skin.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds 50% via lab tests for accurate classification under textile subheading
• Include detailed fiber composition labels and supplier certificates to prevent reclassification to non-textile codes
• Watch for common pitfalls like bulk packaging mistaken for industrial wipes, ensuring retail sanitary intent is documented