Chapter 5601 — Customs Tariff Headings
Subheadings
Products classified under Tariff item 56.01
Absorbent Cotton Wadding Roll
A roll of soft, absorbent wadding made from 100% cotton fibres, used primarily for medical dressings and wound care. It is not specifically for surgical use or quilt backing. It falls under tariff item 5601.21.29 as other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Automotive Cotton Battery Wadding Separator
Thin cotton wadding sheets used as separators in lead-acid batteries for electrolyte absorption. The specialized density retains the wadding structure. It falls under tariff item 5601.21.29 as other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Absorbent Pad Sheet
Large rectangular sheets of cotton wadding designed for high absorbency in hygiene products and spill control. The fibers are loosely bonded, not exceeding 5 mm length, and supplied in pieces over 30 cm, making them other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Absorbent Wadding Roll
A roll of soft, absorbent wadding made from cotton textile fibers, used primarily for medical dressings and wound care. It falls under tariff item 5601.21.29 as other wadding of cotton, not specifically for tampon manufacture, apparel, or as a finished article.
5601.21.29Cotton Automotive Seat Wadding
Sound-absorbing cotton wadding sheets for vehicle seat construction. Engineered fiber blend provides density control, supplied in large upholstery-ready pieces, and falls under other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Craft Wadding Backing
Soft cotton wadding sheets used as backing material in quilted crafts and home decor projects. Supplied in large pieces with loose fiber structure for easy layering, these are other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Fiber Flock for Stuffing
Short cotton textile fibers (flock) not exceeding 5 mm, used for stuffing pillows, toys, and upholstery. This is cotton flock, which is included in the scope of this tariff item as other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Fiber Mill Waste Flock Pack
Packaged flock from cotton mill waste with fibres under 5 mm, used as filler for composite manufacturing. Tariff item 5601.21.29 includes textile dust, flock, and mill neps of cotton as other wadding materials. This is industrial grade for mixing into composites.
5601.21.29Cotton Filtration Wadding Media
Coarse cotton wadding sheets used as pre-filter media in air and liquid filtration systems. High loft structure traps particulates, in large filter-ready pieces, and falls under other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Furniture Padding Wadding
Bulky cotton wadding in sheet form for sofa and chair padding during upholstery. Provides resilient fill without weaving, in pieces suitable for cutting, and is classified as other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Furniture Upholstery Wadding
Bulk wadding of cotton fibres used to fill and soften furniture cushions and upholstery. The fibres do not exceed typical flock lengths and are assembled without further processing. Tariff item 5601.21.29 covers this as other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Insulation Wadding Sheet
Thermal insulation sheets of recycled cotton wadding for construction and automotive padding. Large pieces with air-trapping fiber structure, not processed beyond basic needling, and falls under other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Medical Gauze Wadding
Sterile cotton wadding sheets used in surgical procedures for absorbing fluids and padding wounds. These are wadding of cotton, not woven gauze, and are classified as other wadding under this tariff item.
5601.21.29Cotton Medical Wadding Sheet
A large sheet of loosely felted cotton wadding used in medical dressings and bandages. It consists of textile fibers bonded together without weaving, cut in rectangular pieces exceeding 30 cm in width or length, and is other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Mill Neps for Paper Making
Tiny cotton fiber neps and dust from textile mills, used as filler in specialty paper production. These are cotton textile dust and mill neps, which are included in this tariff item as other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Mill Nep Wadding Balls
Compressed balls of cotton mill neps and dust reformed into wadding for industrial cleaning or filler uses. Tariff item 5601.21.29 includes textile dust and mill neps of cotton as other wadding articles with short fibres. These are reconstituted for various applications.
5601.21.29Cotton Quilt Batting Roll
A roll of absorbent cotton wadding supplied in large sheets, used as batting for quilts and mattresses. The non-woven structure provides loft and insulation, with dimensions exceeding 30 cm in width. It is classified under tariff item 5601.21.29 as other wadding of cotton, not elsewhere specified.
5601.21.29Cotton Upholstery Padding Wadding
Rolls of cotton wadding for furniture padding, providing cushioning under fabric covers. This is wadding of cotton, not a finished article, and falls under other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Upholstery Wadding Layer
Thick sheets of cotton wadding used as padding layers in furniture upholstery. The low-density, non-woven material provides cushioning and is cut in large pieces for manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 5601.21.29 as other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Cotton Wadding Quilt Batting
Thick sheets of cotton wadding used as batting in quilting and mattress production for insulation and loft. These are wadding of cotton, not finished articles, and are classified as other wadding.
5601.21.29Cotton Wound Dressing Wadding Base
Sterile cotton wadding sheets used as an absorbent base for advanced wound dressings. These are large pieces before final conversion, with controlled flock fibres. They are classified under tariff item 5601.21.29 as other wadding of cotton.
5601.21.29Craft Cotton Fiber Flock Wadding
Fine cotton flock fibres under 5 mm length, packaged as wadding for arts, crafts, and stuffing small projects like dolls. It is not processed into yarn or fabric. Tariff item 5601.21.29 covers this as other cotton wadding or flock with short fibres.
5601.21.29Oil Absorbent Cotton Wadding Pads
Heavy-duty cotton wadding pads designed to absorb oil spills in workshops and garages. They use the natural absorbency of short fibres without chemical additives. Tariff item 5601.21.29 covers this as other wadding articles of cotton.
5601.21.29Pet Bed Cotton Stuffing Wadding
Loose-fill cotton wadding for stuffing pet beds, pillows, and toys, providing hypoallergenic comfort. The flock-like fibres are ideal for filling and are not formed into articles. Tariff item 5601.21.29 covers this other cotton wadding with short fibres.
5601.21.30Cotton Baby Diaper Absorbent Core
Cotton baby diaper absorbent cores are fluffy wadding articles made from cotton fibres, designed to provide high absorbency for disposable diaper inserts. They fall under tariff item 5601.21.30 as articles of cotton wadding, prior to any assembly with plastics or other materials.
5601.21.30Cotton Cosmetic Pad Wadding Sheets
Cotton cosmetic pad wadding sheets are thin, circular pads made of loosely assembled cotton wadding, used for makeup removal and facial cleansing. They are classified under tariff item 5601.21.30 as articles of cotton wadding, provided they are not impregnated with cosmetics or other substances.
5601.21.30Cotton Cosmetic Puff Wadding
Small, round pads of cotton wadding used for applying makeup, lotions, and facial cleansers. These are articles of wadding made from cotton textile fibres, classified under tariff item 5601.21.30 as articles of wadding of cotton.
5601.21.30Cotton Swab Wick Wadding Sticks
Cotton swab wick wadding sticks consist of pre-formed cotton wadding tips attached to thin plastic sticks, used for cleaning or application in laboratory or beauty settings. They are classified under tariff item 5601.21.30 as articles of cotton wadding, where the wadding forms the functional absorbent head.
5601.22.40Acrylic Fiberfill Stuffing
Acrylic fiberfill stuffing is a loose assembly of short acrylic fibers used to fill pillows, cushions, and plush toys. It qualifies as wadding of man-made fibres under tariff item 5601.22.40 because the fibres are not exceeding 5 mm in length and the product is not made up into articles.
5601.22.40Acrylic Flock Wadding for Automotive Insulation
Acrylic flock wadding for automotive insulation is a sheet of short acrylic fibres used for sound and thermal insulation in vehicles. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, qualifying under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Lyocell Short Fiber Wadding
Lyocell short fiber wadding is made from regenerated cellulose fibres, a type of man-made fibre, bonded into a soft wadding for use in mattresses and apparel interlinings. The fibres are 5 mm or less, placing it under tariff item 5601.22.40 as wadding of man-made fibres.
5601.22.40Man-Made Fiber Wadding for Soundproofing Panels
Man-made fiber wadding for soundproofing panels is a polyester-based sheet of short fibres used in acoustic panels and studio baffles. It is uncoated wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, falling under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Wadding
Modacrylic flame-retardant wadding is a nonwoven mass of modacrylic fibres engineered to resist ignition, used as fire-resistant fill in furniture and automotive seating. It is classified under tariff item 5601.22.40 as wadding of man-made fibres, as it is not fully felted and retains a loose, fibrous structure.
5601.22.40Nylon Flock Wadding for Filter Media
Nylon flock wadding for filter media is a sheet of short nylon fibres used as a pre-filter layer. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, qualifying under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Nylon Mill Nep Wadding
Nylon mill neps are tangled clusters of short nylon fibres generated during textile milling, formed into wadding for use in padding and stuffing applications. They fall under tariff item 5601.22.40 as wadding of man-made fibres, specifically textile dust and mill neps.
5601.22.40Polyester Craft Flock Powder
Polyester craft flock powder consists of finely cut polyester fibres, each 5 mm or less, used for flocking applications on decorations and surfaces. It is a textile flock of man-made fibres, which falls under tariff item 5601.22.40 as wadding and flock.
5601.22.40Polyester Needleloom Wadding
Polyester needleloom wadding is a web of polyester fibres consolidated by needle-punching, creating a soft yet durable pad for upholstery and mattress padding. It is classified under tariff item 5601.22.40 as wadding of man-made fibres, as the stitch-bonding process does not produce a fully felted fabric per Chapter 56 Note 2.
5601.22.40Polyester Quilt Batting
Polyester quilt batting is a sheet of carded and thermally bonded short polyester fibres used as filling for quilts and comforters. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, qualifying under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Polyester Wadding for Mattress Batting
Polyester wadding for mattress batting is a continuous roll of short polyester fibres used in mattress construction. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, falling under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Polyester Wadding Sheet for Quilting
Polyester wadding sheet for quilting is a continuous sheet of bonded short polyester fibres used as batting. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, qualifying under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Polypropylene Batting for Crafts
Polypropylene batting for crafts is a lightweight, lofty sheet of polypropylene fibres used as fill in quilting, pillows, and decorative projects. It is classified under tariff item 5601.22.40 as wadding of man-made fibres, provided it is not made up into finished articles or bonded into a nonwoven fabric.
5601.22.40Polypropylene Wadding for Filters
Polypropylene wadding for filters is made from short man-made fibres bonded into a sheet for use as filter media. It qualifies as wadding of man-made fibres under tariff item 5601.22.40, provided it is not impregnated or coated with substances that make it a carrying medium.
5601.22.40Polypropylene Wadding Sheet for Medical Dressings
Polypropylene wadding sheet for medical dressings is a continuous piece of short polypropylene fibres used as an absorbent layer. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, falling under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Rayon Wadding Sheet for Apparel Interlining
Rayon wadding sheet for apparel interlining is a sheet of short rayon fibres used for padding in jackets and shoulder inserts. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, qualifying under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Synthetic Fiber Wadding Roll for Furniture Padding
Synthetic fiber wadding roll for furniture padding is a continuous roll of short polyester fibres used in upholstery. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, falling under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Viscose Flock Wadding
Viscose flock wadding consists of short regenerated cellulose fibres, 5 mm or less, used for flocking or loose padding in upholstery. It is a textile flock of man-made fibres, falling under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.40Viscose Staple Wadding for Craft Projects
Viscose staple wadding for craft projects is a roll of short viscose fibres used for stuffing plush toys and crafts. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, qualifying under tariff item 5601.22.40.
5601.22.50Acrylic Flocked Precision Cleaning Swabs
Acrylic flocked precision cleaning swabs feature short acrylic textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length, applied to bamboo stems for lint-free cleaning of electronics, optics, and jewelry. They are articles of wadding made from man-made fibers, specifically flock, which falls under tariff item 5601.22.50.
5601.22.50Jewelry Polishing Flocked Swabs
Jewelry polishing flocked swabs use acrylic flock to hold polishing compound for cleaning rings and necklaces without scratching. The flock is made of man-made textile fibers not exceeding 5 mm, making these articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50.
5601.22.50Microfiber Flocked Lint-Free Swabs
Microfiber flocked lint-free swabs feature ultra-fine polyester microfiber flock on bamboo stems for cleaning optics and screens. The flock consists of man-made fibers under 5 mm, classifying these as articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50.
5601.22.50Nylon Fiber Wadding Pad
Nylon fiber wadding pads are resilient, cushioning layers made from short man-made fibres, typically used as protective packaging inserts. They fall under tariff item 5601.22.50 as articles of wadding of man-made fibres, since they are shaped wadding products rather than bulk wadding material.
5601.22.50Nylon Flocked Makeup Applicator Swabs
Nylon flocked makeup applicator swabs have fine nylon flock tips on wooden or paper stems for precise makeup application and nail art. The flock is made of man-made fibers under 5 mm, making these articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50.
5601.22.50Pet Ear Cleaning Flocked Swabs
Pet ear cleaning flocked swabs use soft nylon flock on paper stems for safe ear wax removal in pets. The flock is made of man-made fibers under 5 mm, classifying these as articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50.
5601.22.50Polyester Flocked Cotton Swabs
Polyester flocked cotton swabs have a polyester flock coating on tips, made from man-made textile fibers not exceeding 5 mm, applied to cotton stems. They are articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50, as the flock is the defining textile material.
5601.22.50Polypropylene Flocked Medical Specimen Swabs
Polypropylene flocked medical specimen swabs use polypropylene flock on flexible stems for collecting nasal or oral samples. The flock is made of man-made fibers under 5 mm, classifying these as articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50.
5601.22.50Rayon Flocked Nail Art Detail Swabs
Rayon flocked nail art detail swabs have short rayon flock tips on plastic-free stems for precise nail polish removal and design. The flock is made of man-made fibers under 5 mm, making these articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50.
5601.22.50Synthetic Flocked Oral Care Swabs
Synthetic flocked oral care swabs use polyester flock for gentle tooth and gum cleaning, with man-made fibers on wood sticks. The flock is under 5 mm, classifying these as articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50.
5601.22.50Viscose Flocked Artist Brush Swabs
Viscose flocked artist brush swabs use viscose rayon flock to mimic soft brush tips for paint mixing and detailing, with wood handles. The flock is made of man-made fibers under 5 mm, classifying these as articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50.
5601.29.00Acrylic Fiberfill for Crafts
Loose acrylic textile fibers carded into wadding for stuffing craft projects, pillows, and decorative items. This product falls under tariff item 5601.29.00 as 'other' wadding of textile materials, since it is not predominantly cotton or man-made in the specific subheadings.
5601.29.00Acrylic Fiber Stuffing for Pillows
Loose, carded acrylic textile fibers compressed into wadding for filling pillows and cushions. This product falls under 5601.29.00 as 'other' wadding of man-made fibers, distinct from raw flock under 5 mm.