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      "answer": "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”."
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      "question": "What is the duty on diapers imported into the European Union?",
      "answer": "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."
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        "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."
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        "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."
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        "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."
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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."
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