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Cotton Filtration Wadding Media

This product is coarse cotton wadding sheets used as pre-filter media in air and liquid filtration systems. It falls under tariff item 5601.21.21 because the wadding is used in the manufacture of apparel, such as filter garments or protective clothing, though the described use is for filtration, the classification depends on the end-use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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Alternative Classifications

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5601.21.29Same rate: Free

If the wadding is for filtration, not apparel

Other cotton wadding not for apparel falls under this item.

5601.21.30Higher: 14% vs Free

If the wadding is made into filter articles

Articles of wadding, such as filters, are classified here.

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β€’ Confirm the wadding is for apparel manufacture; if for filtration systems, it may be classified elsewhere

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