Absorbent Cellulose Wadding Sheets from Germany
Perforated sheets of absorbent cellulose wadding for manufacturing baby wipes and medical dressings in household sanitary applications. Falls under HTS 4803.00.20.00 due to being webs of cellulose fibers, perforated, for sanitary purposes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates confirming no chemical additives beyond fiber processing; declare exact perforation specs to avoid reclassification
• Common pitfall: insufficient proof of sanitary end-use leading to higher duties