HS code for diapers in the European Union
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Key facts
- Most likely code
- 9619.00
- Candidate codes
- 1
- HS edition
- HS2022
- National lines
- 10
- General duty (MFN)
- 3.8%, 6.3%, 10.5%, 0%
Summary
Diapers imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 9619.00 when it is a napkin (diaper), napkin liner or similar article, of any material. It sits in heading 96.19, “Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material”. The tariff of the European Union has 10 national lines under this code. The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9619.00 is 3.8%, 6.3%, 10.5% or 0%, depending on the line.
How to choose the right code
Use 9619.00 when it is a napkin (diaper), napkin liner or similar article, of any material.
Codes for diapers
Each code is listed with its legal text from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, quoted as published, and the condition under which it applies to diapers.
- 9619.00
Most likely
Legal text: “Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material”
Heading 96.19: “Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material”
Applies when it is a napkin (diaper), napkin liner or similar article, of any material.
National lines in the European Union
The tariff of the European Union splits this code into 10 national lines, listed with their published text and general duty.
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9619.00 is 3.8%, 6.3%, 10.5% or 0%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Under 9619.00
- 9619 00 30 00“Of wadding of textile materials”3.8%
- 9619 00 40 10“Sanitary towels (pads), tampons and similar articles › Knitted or crocheted”6.3%
- 9619 00 40 90“Sanitary towels (pads), tampons and similar articles › Other”6.3%
- 9619 00 50 10“Napkins and napkin liners and similar articles › Knitted or crocheted”10.5%
- 9619 00 50 90“Napkins and napkin liners and similar articles › Other”10.5%
- 9619 00 71 00“Sanitary towels (pads), tampons and similar articles › Sanitary towels (pads)”0%
- 9619 00 75 00“Sanitary towels (pads), tampons and similar articles › Tampons”0%
- 9619 00 79 00“Sanitary towels (pads), tampons and similar articles › Other”0%
- 9619 00 81 00“Napkins and napkin liners and similar articles › Napkins and napkin liners for babies”0%
- 9619 00 89 00“Napkins and napkin liners and similar articles › Other (for example, incontinence care articles)”0%
Similar products
Products in the same category as diapers, or classified under the same headings.
- StrollersHS 8715.00
Other countries
National tariff lines for diapers are live for the United States. Each page lists the lines under the codes above, with their duty rates where they are live.
- Diapers in United States21 national lines, duty rates live
Check your exact product
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Classification depends on the exact product
The right code depends on what the product is made of, how it is made and what it is for, so two products sold as diapers can fall under different codes.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for diapers?
Diapers imported into the European Union are usually classified under HS code 9619.00 when it is a napkin (diaper), napkin liner or similar article, of any material. It sits in heading 96.19, “Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material”.
What is the duty on diapers imported into the European Union?
The general (MFN) duty in the European Union on the national lines under 9619.00 is 3.8%, 6.3%, 10.5% or 0%, depending on the line. Import VAT or sales tax is charged on top, and de minimis rules can change what is due; the landed cost calculator works it out for a shipment.
Sources and updates
The legal texts are from the HS2022 Harmonized System release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
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The duty rates are from the live rates release, live on border.bot since 11 October 2026.
The conditions and questions on this page were written for diapers by border.bot and checked against those legal texts; the page changes when a new release goes live or the topic is reviewed again.