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Cotton Absorbent Pad Sheet from Germany

Large rectangular sheets of cotton wadding designed for high absorbency in hygiene products and spill control. Fibers are loosely bonded, not exceeding 5 mm length, supplied in pieces over 30 cm. HTS 5601.21.00.10 covers this as cotton wadding in the piece.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Require supplier specs on fiber length (<5 mm) and density to confirm flock/wadding status vs. yarn (Chapters 50-55)

• For hygiene end-use, prepare FDA or EPA registrations early; mislabeling as medical leads to quarantines

• Avoid bulk flock shipments; 'in the piece' requires coherent sheets, not loose dust