For buyers serving markets where tampons hold meaningful share, this is a category with a more demanding compliance profile than pads — and that is exactly why a documented, certified supply matters. This page sets out the formats, absorbency grades and regulatory route a procurement team needs.
We export applicator and non-applicator tampons across the full absorbency range, in bulk, under your own brand or a neutral export label, with conformity documentation prepared for regulated markets where these products are treated as medical devices.
| Specification | Available options | Buyer relevance |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Applicator (cardboard or plastic) & non-applicator (digital) | Applicator suits some markets; digital suits compact, lower-cost lines |
| Absorbency | Regular, Super, Super Plus (graded by fluid retention) | Standardised grading supports clear on-pack labelling |
| Materials | Cotton / rayon blends, with all-cotton options | All-cotton supports natural and sensitive-skin positioning |
| HS heading | 9619.00 | Shared feminine-hygiene classification |
In many regulated markets, tampons are classified and assessed as medical devices, which raises the documentation bar above that of pads. This is an advantage for a compliant supplier: it filters out under-documented competition. Practical points buyers should know:
Heading 9619.00 applies for customs, and qualifying developing-origin goods may attract preferential duty under tariff-preference schemes with the right certificate of origin.
Own-brand tampon runs typically start at around 20,000 units per variant, reflecting the line setup involved. Multi-language packaging and regulatory text are handled to your market, and samples are available before production.
Yes, in cardboard or plastic applicator and digital (non-applicator) formats, across all absorbency grades.
Often, yes — many markets assess them as medical devices. A conformity declaration is available before you order, and we can outline the registration pathway for your market.
Around 20,000 units per variant for a production run, with samples available first.
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