Surface-Decorated Cellulose Wadding

Lightly surface-colored cellulose wadding rolls for feminine hygiene liners, decorated for aesthetic sanitary use. Qualifies under HTS 4803.00.20.00 as surface-decorated webs of cellulose fibers for household purposes.

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.

4814.20.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If converted into sanitary towels or napkins

Finished sanitary articles like pads move to 4814, not raw wadding stock.

4805.24Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mainly from recovered waste paper pulp

Subheading 4805.24 specifies recycled pulp paperboard, changing classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm decoration is subsidiary per chapter note to avoid Chapter 49 shift; include color fastness tests

Pitfall: over-declaring value from decorative elements

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