Cellulose Wadding Sanitary Roll

Loose webs of cellulose fibers, creped into wadding rolls for sanitary pads or diapers, highly absorbent. Classified in HTS 4803.00.40.00 as webs of cellulose fibers for household sanitary uses.

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.

4802Lower: 10% vs 35%

If densified non-wadding sheets

Unwadding cellulose paper in 4802; loose web structure defines 4803 wadding.

4818.30.00Same rate: 35%

If assembled into sanitary towels

Finished napkins or towels in 4818; raw wadding is 4803 stock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Lab tests for wadding density <0.4 g/cm³; ensure no plastic lamination

Common error: classifying laminated as 3921 plastics

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