Cotton 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 14% | — | 14% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 14% | — | 14% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the wadding is for use in the manufacture of apparel
This sibling item covers other cotton wadding specifically intended for apparel manufacturing, which may apply if the cores are used in clothing rather than diapers.
If the wadding is not for tampons, apparel, or as strips
This item covers other cotton wadding articles not elsewhere specified, potentially applicable if the cores are used for other absorbent products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cores are classified as articles of wadding, not as finished diapers, which fall under other headings
• Verify the cotton content and that no plastics or rubber are laminated, as this could shift classification to Chapter 39 or 40
• Keep detailed product specifications to support your tariff classification during CBSA review
Related Products under Tariff item 5601.21.30
Cotton 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.
Cotton 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.
Cotton 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.