Cotton 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 in length, and supplied in pieces over 30 cm, qualifying as strips for tampon manufacture under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪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 sheets are imported as finished absorbent pads for retail
Finished articles of wadding are classified under a different tariff item.
If the sheets are sterile and packaged for medical wound care
Sterile medical dressings are classified in Chapter 30, not Chapter 56.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the sheets are cut into strips suitable for tampon production before importation
• Provide a letter of intent from the manufacturer stating the end use
• Ensure the wadding meets Canadian textile flammability regulations if applicable
Related Products under Tariff item 5601.21.10
Cotton Absorbent Wadding Roll
A roll of soft, absorbent wadding made from cotton textile fibers, used primarily for medical dressings and wound care. It is presented as strips of wadding specifically for use in the manufacture of tampons, meeting the tariff item's end-use requirement.
Cotton 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 intended for tampon manufacture as strips.
Cotton Quilt Batting Roll
Absorbent sheet wadding of cotton fibers, supplied in large pieces for quilt and mattress stuffing. The non-woven structure provides loft and insulation, with dimensions over 30 cm wide, and is used as strips for tampon manufacture in this context.
Cotton Wound Dressing Wadding Base
Sterile cotton wadding sheets serving as absorbent base for advanced wound dressings. Large pieces before final conversion, with controlled flock fibers, are imported as strips for tampon manufacture under this tariff item.