HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9619.00 – Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material
HS code 9619.00 is the 6-digit subheading for sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material. It is used for disposable baby diapers, adult incontinence briefs, sanitary pads, tampons and panty liners.
What HS 9619.00 covers
This HS code encompasses a vast and essential category of personal hygiene products, including sanitary pads, tampons, and diapers, made from various materials. In international trade, these goods are critical for public health and personal care, experiencing consistent global demand driven by population growth, increasing hygiene awareness, and evolving consumer preferences. Major importers are often developing nations or countries with limited domestic manufacturing capacity, relying on global supply chains to meet their populations' needs. Exporters are typically large multinational consumer goods companies with extensive production facilities and distribution networks. Key aspects include material composition (cellulose, superabsorbent polymers, non-wovens), absorbency levels, design tailored for different demographics (infant, adult, feminine hygiene), and growing environmental considerations for disposable products. The trade volume is immense, reflecting their status as everyday necessities across all income levels.
- Covers
- Disposable baby diapers
- Adult incontinence briefs
- Sanitary pads
- Tampons
- Panty liners
- Menstrual cups
- Nursing pads
- Examples
- Pampers Swaddlers
- Always Ultra Thin Pads
- Tampax Pearl Tampons
- Huggies Little Snugglers
- Depend Adult Diapers
Codes often confused with 9619.00
Common mistake. Sometimes confused with medical dressings (3005) if they have specific medical applications, or textile articles (6307) if reusable and made primarily of textile, but 961900 is specific to disposable hygiene articles.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 961900, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 961900 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.9B 21% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $1.5B 8.4% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.4B 7.4% of world exports
World total: $18.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.0B 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 6.6% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $990M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $18.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 9619.00
Brazil does not split HS 9619.00: its NCM code is 9619.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 96.19 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9619.00
What is HS code 961900?
HS code 961900 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material. This HS code encompasses a vast and essential category of personal hygiene products, including sanitary pads, tampons, and diapers, made from various materials. In international trade, these goods are critical for public health and personal care, experiencing consistent global demand driven by population growth, increasing hygiene awareness, and evolving consumer preferences. Major importers are often developing nations or countries with limited domestic manufacturing capacity, relying on global supply chains to meet their populations' needs. Exporters are typically large multinational consumer goods companies with extensive production facilities and distribution networks. Key aspects include material composition (cellulose, superabsorbent polymers, non-wovens), absorbency levels, design tailored for different demographics (infant, adult, feminine hygiene), and growing environmental considerations for disposable products. The trade volume is immense, reflecting their status as everyday necessities across all income levels.
What products fall under HS code 961900?
Disposable baby diapers, adult incontinence briefs, sanitary pads, tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, nursing pads
What are common misclassifications for HS code 961900?
Sometimes confused with medical dressings (3005) if they have specific medical applications, or textile articles (6307) if reusable and made primarily of textile, but 961900 is specific to disposable hygiene articles.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 961900?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 961900 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.9B, 21% of world exports), Czechia ($1.5B) and Germany ($1.4B). World exports came to about $18.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 961900?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 961900 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.0B, 11% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and the United Kingdom ($990M). World imports came to about $18.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 961900 structured?
HS code 961900 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (96) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 961900?
In Brazil, HS code 961900 is NCM 9619.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.