Creped Cellulose Wadding Rolls from Japan
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.
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
• 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