Surface-Decorated Cellulose Wadding
Lightly surface-colored cellulose wadding rolls for feminine hygiene liners, decorated for aesthetic sanitary use. The surface coloring is explicitly covered under tariff item 4803.00.00, and the product is in roll form for household sanitary purposes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +50.0% | 50% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rolls are converted into finished feminine hygiene products
Finished sanitary articles are classified under heading 48.18.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the surface decoration is not printing with motifs or characters that would be subsidiary to the primary use, as per Chapter Note 12
• Verify the rolls are wider than 36 cm to meet Chapter Note 8
• Document the decoration process for CBSA clearance
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