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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Absorbent Cellulose Wadding Sheets from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 4803.00.20.00