Creped Cellulose Wadding Rolls

Rolls of creped cellulose wadding used as base stock for household sanitary products like diapers and feminine hygiene pads. Classified under HTS 4803.00.20.00 as cellulose wadding in rolls for sanitary purposes, meeting the criteria for webs of cellulose fibers whether creped or not.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4803.00.40.00Same rate: 35%

If printed with motifs not subsidiary to primary use

Printed decorative wadding falls under chapter 49 per notes, but if printing is subsidiary, stays in 4803; otherwise reclassifies.

4818.10.00.00Same rate: 35%

If cut to size sheets for retail sanitary use

Cut-to-size household sanitary paper shifts to heading 4818, excluding rolls or webs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify cellulose fiber content exceeds 90% to qualify as wadding; ensure supplier provides mill test reports for basis weight and creping

Avoid misclassification as towel stock by confirming sanitary end-use documentation