Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material (HS 961900)
Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material (HS 961900) has 9,031 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2019 and Jul 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material is PROCTER & GAMBLE CO, with 612 shipments, followed by PROCTER & GAMBLE 6104A CORPORATE PARK and DRYLOCK TECHNOLOGIES LTD. The leading supplier is PROCTER & GAMBLE INTERNATIONAL OPER, with 690 shipments, followed by PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING GMBHPROCTER GAMBLE STRASSE and ABENA INTERNATIONAL A S. Goods originate mainly from BELGIUM and CHINA, arriving primarily at NORFOLK, VA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through July 2026
Shipments over time (last 24 months)
Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material (HS 961900), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING GMBHPROCTER GAMBLE STRASSE → PROCTER & GAMBLE CO with 442 shipments, followed by PROCTER & GAMBLE INTERNATIONAL OPER → PROCTER & GAMBLE 6104A CORPORATE PARK (407) and ABENA INTERNATIONAL A S → ABENA NORTH AMERICA INC (317).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PROCTER & GAMBLE CO | 612 |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE 6104A CORPORATE PARK | 419 |
| DRYLOCK TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 379 |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE GREENSBORO BROWNS | 348 |
| ABENA NORTH AMERICA INC | 328 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PROCTER & GAMBLE INTERNATIONAL OPER | 690 |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING GMBHPROCTER GAMBLE STRASSE | 445 |
| ABENA INTERNATIONAL A S | 335 |
| ONTEX BVBA | 307 |
| BODYWISE UK LTD | 285 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BELGIUM | 1,998 |
| CHINA | 1,621 |
| GERMANY | 816 |
| SPAIN | 539 |
| SWEDEN | 430 |
| TURKEY | 376 |
| ISRAEL | 370 |
| MEXICO | 358 |
| EGYPT | 294 |
| DENMARK | 277 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NORFOLK, VA | 2,761 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,824 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 755 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 658 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 601 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 531 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 485 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 290 |
| TACOMA, WA | 252 |
| SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO | 245 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 961900 — Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Frequently asked questions about importing Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material
Who imports Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material (HS 961900)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material include PROCTER & GAMBLE CO, PROCTER & GAMBLE 6104A CORPORATE PARK, DRYLOCK TECHNOLOGIES LTD, PROCTER & GAMBLE GREENSBORO BROWNS, and ABENA NORTH AMERICA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material?
PROCTER & GAMBLE CO is the largest U.S. importer of Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material (HS 961900), with 612 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material?
Leading suppliers shipping Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material (HS 961900) to the U.S. include PROCTER & GAMBLE INTERNATIONAL OPER, PROCTER & GAMBLE MANUFACTURING GMBHPROCTER GAMBLE STRASSE, ABENA INTERNATIONAL A S, ONTEX BVBA, and BODYWISE UK LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material are there?
ImportDoor has 9,031 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 961900, spanning Jun 2019 to Jul 2026.
Where is Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material imported from?
Sanitary pads (towels) and tampons, diapers (napkins), diaper liners and similar articles, of any material is imported into the U.S. primarily from BELGIUM, CHINA, and GERMANY.
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