Polypropylene Wadding for Filters
Polypropylene wadding for filters is made from short man-made fibres bonded into a sheet for use as filter media. It qualifies as wadding of man-made fibres under tariff item 5601.22.40, provided it is not impregnated or coated with substances that make it a carrying medium.
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 product is a nonwoven fabric rather than wadding
Nonwovens are classified in heading 56.03, not 56.01.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the wadding is not impregnated with chemicals, as that could exclude it from Chapter 56
• Provide specifications showing the fibres are 5 mm or less
• If the wadding is reinforced with a scrim, check if it still qualifies as wadding
Related Products under Tariff item 5601.22.40
Acrylic Fiberfill Stuffing
Acrylic fiberfill stuffing is a loose assembly of short acrylic fibers used to fill pillows, cushions, and plush toys. It qualifies as wadding of man-made fibres under tariff item 5601.22.40 because the fibres are not exceeding 5 mm in length and the product is not made up into articles.
Acrylic Flock Wadding for Automotive Insulation
Acrylic flock wadding for automotive insulation is a sheet of short acrylic fibres used for sound and thermal insulation in vehicles. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, qualifying under tariff item 5601.22.40.
Lyocell Short Fiber Wadding
Lyocell short fiber wadding is made from regenerated cellulose fibres, a type of man-made fibre, bonded into a soft wadding for use in mattresses and apparel interlinings. The fibres are 5 mm or less, placing it under tariff item 5601.22.40 as wadding of man-made fibres.
Man-Made Fiber Wadding for Soundproofing Panels
Man-made fiber wadding for soundproofing panels is a polyester-based sheet of short fibres used in acoustic panels and studio baffles. It is uncoated wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, falling under tariff item 5601.22.40.
Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Wadding
Modacrylic flame-retardant wadding is a nonwoven mass of modacrylic fibres engineered to resist ignition, used as fire-resistant fill in furniture and automotive seating. It is classified under tariff item 5601.22.40 as wadding of man-made fibres, as it is not fully felted and retains a loose, fibrous structure.
Nylon Flock Wadding for Filter Media
Nylon flock wadding for filter media is a sheet of short nylon fibres used as a pre-filter layer. It is wadding of man-made fibres in the piece, with fibres not exceeding 5 mm, qualifying under tariff item 5601.22.40.