Cellulose Wadding Facial Sponges from China
Compressed cellulose wadding sponges cut to oval shapes for facial cleansing and makeup removal. HTS 4823.90.86 covers these as cut-to-shape webs of cellulose fibers, excluding semi-manufactured wadding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide certificates verifying 100% cellulose wadding, not mixed with cotton or rayon
• Ensure products are pre-cut; rolls classify differently under 4804
• Label absorbency specs to support cosmetic use end classification