Absorbent Cellulose Wadding Sheets from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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