Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material

hs code 961900 covers a wide range of personal hygiene products, including sanitary towels (pads), tampons, and baby diapers. These items are essential for maintaining personal health and well-being, and their production is a significant industry within the broader healthcare and consumer goods sectors. The global market for these products continues to grow, driven by factors such as increasing awareness of personal hygiene, rising disposable incomes, and the expanding female population worldwide.

The production of hs code 961900 items typically involves a multi-step manufacturing process. Raw materials, such as absorbent materials (e.g., cotton, wood pulp, or synthetic fibers), adhesives, and packaging components, are sourced and prepared. These materials are then cut, shaped, and assembled using specialized machinery to create the final products. Quality control measures are implemented throughout the production process to ensure the safety, absorbency, and overall performance of the items.

The main inputs required for the production of hs code 961900 items include absorbent materials (e.g., 470300 Pulp of wood or of other fibrous cellulosic material, 520100 Cotton, not carded or combed, 550300 Synthetic staple fibres), adhesives, and packaging materials (e.g., 391710 (Tubes, pipes and hoses, and fittings therefor (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics)). Additionally, specialized machinery and equipment, as well as a skilled workforce, are essential for the efficient and high-quality production of these personal hygiene products.

The primary outputs of hs code 961900 are sanitary towels (pads), tampons, baby diapers, and similar personal hygiene articles. These products are consumed by a wide range of end-users, including 960310 (Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles), 961900 (Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material), and 961900 (Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar articles, of any material).