Subheading · Chapter 96 · Heading 9619
9619.00: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material
Sanitary pads, tampons and diapers
9619.00 is the HS subheading for sanitary pads, tampons and diapers, under heading 9619 in chapter 96.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 9619 00 30 00 Of wadding of textile materials Free
- 9619 00 40 00 Sanitary towels (pads), tampons and similar articles Free
- 9619 00 40 10 Knitted or crocheted Free
- 9619 00 40 90 Other Free
- 9619 00 50 00 Napkins and napkin liners and similar articles Free
- 9619 00 50 10 Knitted or crocheted Free
- 9619 00 50 90 Other Free
- 9619 00 71 00 Sanitary towels (pads) Free
- 9619 00 75 00 Tampons Free
- 9619 00 79 00 Other Free
- 9619 00 81 00 Napkins and napkin liners for babies Free
- 9619 00 89 00 Other (for example, incontinence care articles) Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Import requirements 2
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on luxury goods
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Documents
- Y945 Travellers' personal effects or goods of a non-commercial nature for travellers' personal use contained in their luggage (Art 10.2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y946 Goods necessary for the official purposes of diplomatic or consular missions of Member States in the DPRK or international organisations enjoying immunities in accordance with international law, or to the personal effects of their staff (Art 10.3 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1509)
- Y948 Goods other than those described in Annex VIII (Luxury goods) of Reg. (EU) 2017/1509
- Tariff lines
- on 1 of 10 lines
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Czechia | £176.3m | 23.1% | -3.8% |
 Germany | £92.1m | 12.1% | +13.8% |
 Netherlands | £80.7m | 10.6% | -19.9% |
 Sweden | £60.9m | 8% | +10.7% |
 Belgium | £53.2m | 7% | -16.3% |
 China | £51.5m | 6.8% | +11.9% |
 Spain | £45.6m | 6% | +78.1% |
 Hungary | £37.4m | 4.9% | +3.7% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU specific or compound duty Third-country duty 8 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free – 12% Third-country duty 16 tariff lines · average 5.1% 
USA Free – 16% General (MFN) 19 tariff lines · average 7.6% 
Canada Free – 18% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 10.2% 
Mexico 10% – 35% General (MFN) 7 tariff lines · average 22.1% 
Brazil 10% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Argentina 16% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free – 10% General (MFN) 36 tariff lines · average 6.1% 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free – 11% General (MFN) 9 tariff lines · average 5.8% 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free – 17.5% General (MFN) 13 tariff lines · average 5.8% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$37m+US$318m+> US$870m
Exports: 174
- China: US$3bn
- Czechia: US$2bn
- Poland: US$1bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- United States: US$870m
- Canada: US$845m
- Türkiye: US$829m
- Netherlands: US$741m
- Mexico: US$641m
- Spain: US$497m
- Belgium: US$489m
- Hungary: US$474m
- Italy: US$461m
- Sweden: US$425m
- Japan: US$372m
- France: US$321m
- Slovakia: US$318m
- Saudi Arabia: US$259m
- Denmark: US$239m
- Thailand: US$210m
- Egypt: US$202m
- Greece: US$165m
- Russia: US$150m
- Vietnam: US$138m
- Costa Rica: US$127m
- South Africa: US$125m
- Colombia: US$112m
- Switzerland: US$83m
- Indonesia: US$79m
- United Kingdom: US$76m
- Malaysia: US$76m
- Ukraine: US$60m
- South Korea: US$54m
- Tunisia: US$50m
- Argentina: US$46m
- Ghana: US$45m
- India: US$44m
- Brazil: US$44m
- Taiwan: US$41m
- Philippines: US$39m
- Austria: US$38m
- Kenya: US$37m
- Singapore: US$32m
- Bahrain: US$28m
- Israel: US$28m
- Jordan: US$27m
- Portugal: US$27m
- Slovenia: US$26m
- Peru: US$25m
- Lithuania: US$21m
- Chile: US$21m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$20m
- Zambia: US$18m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$18m
- Pakistan: US$16m
- Guatemala: US$15m
- Romania: US$15m
- Ecuador: US$14m
- Australia: US$13m
- United Arab Emirates: US$11m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$20mUS$20m+US$81m+US$193m+> US$560m
Imports: 218
- United States: US$2bn
- Germany: US$1bn
- United Kingdom: US$934m
- France: US$781m
- Canada: US$722m
- Russia: US$561m
- Belgium: US$560m
- Austria: US$474m
- Australia: US$431m
- Spain: US$388m
- Netherlands: US$368m
- Iraq: US$348m
- Czechia: US$337m
- Poland: US$337m
- Vietnam: US$328m
- Italy: US$302m
- Philippines: US$284m
- Romania: US$218m
- Taiwan: US$216m
- Portugal: US$208m
- Sweden: US$194m
- Switzerland: US$193m
- Malaysia: US$189m
- South Korea: US$178m
- Kazakhstan: US$171m
- China: US$162m
- Thailand: US$161m
- Israel: US$160m
- Hungary: US$146m
- Saudi Arabia: US$145m
- United Arab Emirates: US$139m
- Ukraine: US$139m
- Guatemala: US$118m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$115m
- Mexico: US$113m
- Greece: US$111m
- Ireland: US$109m
- Norway: US$108m
- Slovakia: US$107m
- Dominican Republic: US$101m
- Chile: US$101m
- Yemen: US$100m
- Singapore: US$99m
- Serbia: US$98m
- Libya: US$96m
- Peru: US$95m
- New Zealand: US$93m
- Kuwait: US$92m
- Denmark: US$92m
- Japan: US$90m
- Croatia: US$89m
- Türkiye: US$88m
- Uzbekistan: US$86m
- South Africa: US$83m
- Finland: US$81m
- India: US$81m
- Venezuela: US$74m
- Cambodia: US$73m
- Honduras: US$72m
- Myanmar (Burma): US$70m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$3bn | 18.3% |
| 2 | Czechia | US$2bn | 8.7% |
| 3 |  Poland | US$1bn | 7.7% |
| 4 | Germany | US$1bn | 7.1% |
| 5 | United States | US$870m | 4.9% |
| 6 | Canada | US$845m | 4.8% |
| 7 | Türkiye | US$829m | 4.7% |
| 8 | Netherlands | US$741m | 4.2% |
| 9 | Mexico | US$641m | 3.6% |
| 10 | Spain | US$497m | 2.8% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$2bn | 10.4% |
| 2 | Germany | US$1bn | 6.2% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | US$934m | 5.3% |
| 4 |  France | US$781m | 4.4% |
| 5 | Canada | US$722m | 4.1% |
| 6 |  Russia | US$561m | 3.2% |
| 7 | Belgium | US$560m | 3.2% |
| 8 |  Austria | US$474m | 2.7% |
| 9 |  Australia | US$431m | 2.4% |
| 10 | Spain | US$388m | 2.2% |
Import duty on this product around the world 159
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 11%median duty
- 21number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 50%highest: Angola, Egypt, Sudan
159
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 5% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 1.3% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Algeria | 30% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 50% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 12% | 0% – 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
| Argentina | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 5.7% | 5% – 6.5% | 2023 |
 Aruba | 9% | 6% – 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 |
| Australia | 3.9% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 11% | 0% – 45% | 2022 |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 13% | 0% – 20% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Belarus | 5.7% | 5% – 6.5% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Belize | 14% | 0% – 20% | 2023 |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 6.3% | 0% – 25% | 2023 |
 Bhutan | 0% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 24% | 10% – 40% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 11% | 5% – 15% | 2022 |
 Botswana | 24% | 15% – 45% | 2023 |
| Brazil | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 18% | 0% – 35% | 2023 |
 Cambodia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 30% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 10% | 0% – 18% | 2023 |
 Cape Verde | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Central African Republic | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 30% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 4.5% | 4% – 6% | 2023 |
 Colombia | 11% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Comoros | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 30% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 12% | 0% – 14% | 2023 |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 6.7% | 0% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Dominican Republic | 20% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 19% | 15% – 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Egypt | 43% | 10% – 60% | 2019 · HS 2017 |
 El Salvador | 11% | 0% – 15% | 2022 |
 Equatorial Guinea | 30% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 24% | 15% – 45% | 2023 |
 Ethiopia | 28% | 20% – 30% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
| European Union (27 countries) | 2.6% | 0% – 11% | 2023 |
 Fiji | 0% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 30% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 1.5% | 0% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Grenada | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 11% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 11% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 10% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 22% | 20% – 25% | 2023 |
 Iran | 29% | 26% – 32% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Israel | 4.8% | 0% – 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 20% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Kazakhstan | 4.7% | 0% – 12% | 2023 |
 Kenya | 18% | 0% – 35% | 2023 |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 5.7% | 5% – 6.5% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Laos | 6.4% | 5% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Lebanon | 10% | 0% – 20% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Lesotho | 24% | 15% – 45% | 2023 |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Liechtenstein | 4.7%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 20% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 14% | 0% – 30% | 2023 |
 Maldives | 0% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 13% | 5% – 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 11% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 27% | 2.5% – 40% | 2023 |
 Mozambique | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 7.1% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Namibia | 24% | 15% – 45% | 2023 |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 15% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 6.9% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Nicaragua | 13% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 5.8% | 0% – 18% | 2023 |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 18% | 11% – 20% | 2023 |
 Palestinian Territories | 7.2% | 0% – 12% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 8.8% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 12% | 7% – 15% | 2023 |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
| Russia | 5.7% | 5% – 6.5% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Rwanda | 13% | 0% – 25% | 2023 |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 8.3% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
 Senegal | 20% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 20% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 24% | 15% – 45% | 2023 |
 South Korea | 7.1% | 0% – 13% | 2023 |
 Sri Lanka | 15% | 0% – 20% | 2023 |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 0% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 4% | 0% – 8% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 20% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 40% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| Switzerland | 4%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 30% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 5% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 18% | 0% – 35% | 2023 |
 Thailand | 10% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 5.1% | 0% – 12% | 2023 |
 Tuvalu | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 13% | 0% – 25% | 2023 |
 Ukraine | 6.7% | 0% – 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 7.6% | 0% – 16% | 2023 |
 Uruguay | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 13%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 0% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Vietnam | 16% | 5% – 20% | 2023 |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 10% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 12% | 5% – 15% | 2023 |
 Zimbabwe | 0.2% | 0.1% – 0.4% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 893 Articles, n.e.s., of plastics
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 711220
- CPC 2.1 product
- 32196 Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 1709 Manufacture of other articles of paper and paperboard
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9619.00 | unchanged |
| 2012 | 9619.00 | unchanged |
| 2007 | 3926.20, 3926.90, 4818.40, 5601.10, 6108.21, 6108.22, 6108.29, 6111.20, 6111.30, 6111.90, 6113.00, 6208.91, 6208.92, 6208.99, 6209.20, 6209.30, 6209.90, 6210.50, 6307.90 | changed |
| 2002 | 3926.20, 3926.90, 4818.40, 5601.10, 6108.21, 6108.22, 6108.29, 6111.10, 6111.20, 6111.30, 6111.90, 6113.00, 6208.91, 6208.92, 6208.99, 6209.10, 6209.20, 6209.30, 6209.90, 6210.50, 6307.90 | changed |
| 1996 | 3926.20, 3926.90, 4818.40, 5601.10, 6108.21, 6108.22, 6108.29, 6111.10, 6111.20, 6111.30, 6111.90, 6113.00, 6208.91, 6208.92, 6208.99, 6209.10, 6209.20, 6209.30, 6209.90, 6210.50, 6307.90 | changed |
| 1992 | 3926.20, 3926.90, 4818.40, 5601.10, 6108.21, 6108.22, 6108.29, 6111.10, 6111.20, 6111.30, 6111.90, 6113.00, 6208.91, 6208.92, 6208.99, 6209.10, 6209.20, 6209.30, 6209.90, 6210.50, 6307.90 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 27
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N354609 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of youth disposable diapers from China
- N350685 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of disposable adult incontinence underwear from Germany and France
- H328584 U.S. CBP
Revocation of NY N316788, NY N317786, and NY N322044; Tariff classification of women’s underwear
- N346810 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of feminine hygiene products from Mexico
- H325601 U.S. CBP
Revocation of NY N244949, NY N237226, NY N212877, NY N189364, NY N051615, NY N047756, HQ 965891, HQ 962542, NY E85902, and NY E85172; Modification of NY I89181, NY I83963, HQ 960319, and NY A86147; Revoked or Modified by Operation of Law; Tariff classification of training pants
- N338850 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a postpartum bleeding kit from China
- 600015971 HMRC
Period pads composed of a mixture of bamboo fibre and corn fibre. The absorbent aspect is made of SAP (super absorbent polymer) and paper, and a biodegradable wrapper. The pads are 'medium' sized and packed in retail packs of 10, or bulk packs of 200.
- 600015285 HMRC
Black ribbed period swimsuit with a scooped neckline. Stretchy ribbed design. A swimsuit that has been specifically made with a special gusset designed to absorb and lock in heavy period flow for a leak-free finish. 3 layer gusset construction; Layer 1 – Comfort layer, moisture wicking to keep you…
- 600014965 HMRC
Period pants made from knitted nylon. The product has three additional layers in the crotch area: - Wicking layer - 100% polyester - Absorption Layer - 87% polyester / 13% nylon towelling fabric - Waterproof layer - 100% polyester Can be used during menstruation as an alternative to sanitary…
- 600014966 HMRC
Period Pants made of knitted cotton. Three additional layers in the crotch area: - Wicking Layer - 100% Polyester - Absorption Layer - 92% Polyester 8% Elastane - Waterproof Layer - 100% Waterproof membrane Can replace use of sanitary towels.
- 600013345 HMRC
Incontinence mats. A leak-proof design comparable to mattress protectors. Featuring a waterproof backing, these pads act as an effective barrier, protecting mattresses, chairs, and soft furnishing from bodily fluids and other matter. The pads are designed to wick away fluids away from the skin to…
- 600012412 HMRC
Sanitary products. Period kit bag filled with bio-degradable period products. For the convenience of those on the go or travelling – emergency care workers, paramedics, RSPCA plus many others. Packed in a portable zipped carry toiletry bag measuring 25 x 20 x 8cm, with Internal poly pockets, a…
27 rulings in total for this code
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 9619.00 covers 10 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 9619.00 covers 16 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 12%. 5 of them are duty-free.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported sanitary pads, tampons and diapers worth £762.9m (up 5% on the year before), at an average of £3.58 per kg; Czechia supplied 23%, followed by Germany.
World trade in sanitary pads, tampons and diapers reached US$18bn in 2024, down 4.2% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 18.3% of the total, ahead of the Czechia.
Legal notes
Additional note
1. Subheadings 96190071 to 96190089 include goods of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Those subheadings also include composite goods consisting of the following:
(a) an inner layer (for example, of nonwovens), designed to wick fluid away from the wearer's skin and thereby prevent chafing;
(b) an absorbent core, for collecting and storing the fluid until the product can be disposed of; and
(c) an outer layer (for example, of plastics), to prevent leakage of the fluid from the absorbent core.
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material?
Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material fall under HS subheading 9619.00, part of heading 9619, in section XX of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on sanitary towels in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9619.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on sanitary towels in Türkiye?
Under the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, imports under 9619.00 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 12%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most sanitary towels?
China, with US$3bn in 2024 (18.3% of world exports).
Which countries can export sanitary pads, tampons and diapers to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Where does the UK import sanitary pads, tampons and diapers from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Czechia (23%), Germany (12%) and Netherlands (11%), out of total imports of £762.9m.