Cotton 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.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wadding is cut to shape for cushions
Cut-to-shape wadding is an article of wadding.
If the product is textile dust or mill neps
Textile dust and mill neps have a separate heading.
If the wadding is part of a finished cushion
Finished cushions fall under Chapter 94.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the wadding is not coated or covered with substances like fabric softeners, which would exclude it from Chapter 56
• If the wadding is pre-cut for specific cushions, it may be an article
• Keep the fibre length documentation to confirm it is wadding, not flock
Related Products under Tariff item 5601.21.29
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.
Automotive 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.
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 length, and supplied in pieces over 30 cm, making them other wadding of cotton.
Cotton 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.
Cotton 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.
Cotton 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.