Product classification
HS code for Diaper: 9619.00
Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Classification of diaper under HS 9619.00
Diapers (napkins) and similar articles are classified under HS code 9619.00. This heading was specifically created to consolidate sanitary towels (pads), tampons, diapers, and napkin liners into a single classification, regardless of the material they are made from. This functional classification simplifies the process, as these items were previously classified based on their constituent material, such as Chapter 48 for paper pulp or Chapters 61 and 62 for textile materials. Whether the diaper is disposable and made of cellulose wadding or reusable and made of knitted or woven cotton, it falls under 9619.00. The primary requirement for classification here is the intended use of the product as an absorbent hygienic article. This includes products designed for infants as well as those intended for adult incontinence. The heading also covers training pants and diaper liners, provided they serve the same absorbent purpose.
- Covers
- Disposable baby diapers made of paper or plastic composites
- Reusable cloth diapers made of cotton or synthetic fibers
- Adult diapers and incontinence pads
- Training pants for toddlers with absorbent cores
- Absorbent liners and inserts for diapers
- Also under 9619.00
- Pampers Swaddlers
- Always Ultra Thin Pads
- Tampax Pearl Tampons
- Huggies Little Snugglers
- Depend Adult Diapers
Codes often confused with 9619.00
Common mistake. Diapers are often misclassified under 4818 (Paper products) or 6111 (Babies' garments, knitted). Before the implementation of 9619.00, these codes were the standard. However, 9619.00 now takes precedence for all diaper-like articles. Another common error is classifying bed pads under this code; however, bed pads are generally classified as bed linen in Chapter 63 unless they are specifically designed as absorbent incontinence pads.
Top exporters and importers of HS 961900 (the code used for diaper), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 961900 (the code used for diaper) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 961900, not only diaper.
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 diaper
Brazil classifies diaper under NCM 9619.00.00: HS 9619.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about diaper
What is the HS code for Diaper?
The HS code for Diaper is 961900 (Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material).
How do I classify Diaper for customs?
Diaper is classified under HS code 961900 — Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for diapers?
The universal HS code for diapers of any material is 9619.00.
Does the material matter for the classification of diapers?
No, the creation of HS code 9619.00 ensures that diapers made of paper, plastic, or textile are all classified under the same heading based on their function.
Which countries are the top exporters of diaper (HS 961900)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 961900 (the code used for diaper) 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 diaper (HS 961900)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 961900 (the code used for diaper) 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.
Is the HS code for Diaper the same in all countries?
The base HS code 961900 for Diaper is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for diaper in Brazil?
In Brazil, diaper (HS 961900) is classified under NCM 9619.00.00.