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.
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 puffs are strips of wadding for tampon manufacture
This item covers strips of wadding for tampon manufacture, which may apply if the puffs are in strip form.
If the puffs are for use in apparel manufacture
This item covers other wadding for apparel manufacture, which could apply if the puffs are intended for clothing.
If the puffs are not articles but other wadding
This item covers other wadding of cotton, which may apply if the puffs are not considered finished articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the puffs are made of cotton wadding and not covered by other headings (e.g
• plastics)
• Declare the correct fibre composition and weight to avoid reclassification
• Verify if the goods qualify for preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
Related Products under Tariff item 5601.21.30
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.
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 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.