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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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