Cotton Absorbent Pad Sheet from Japan
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 — 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
• 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