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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5601.21.30Higher: 14% vs Free

If the wadding is imported as finished articles rather than strips for manufacturing

Articles of wadding are classified separately from strips intended for tampon production.

5603.92.00Same rate: Free

If the wadding is bonded with a plastic or rubber binder

Nonwovens with visible plastic or rubber coating fall under Chapter 39 or 40, not this heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the wadding is clearly documented as strips for tampon manufacture, with supporting end-use certificates

• Verify the cotton is free of contaminants to meet Health Canada standards for medical products

• Keep records of the manufacturing process to substantiate the tariff classification