Cotton Upholstery Wadding Layer

Thick sheets of cotton wadding used as padding layers in furniture upholstery. The low-density, non-woven material provides cushioning, cut in large pieces for manufacturing. Classified in HTS 5601.21.00.10 for cotton wadding articles in the piece.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.6%+35.0%38.6%
🇲🇽Mexico3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇨🇦Canada3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇩🇪Germany3.6%+10.0%13.6%
🇯🇵Japan3.6%+10.0%13.6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5907.00.60.00Lower: 35% vs 38.6%

If impregnated or coated for industrial end-use

Chapter 56 note excludes visible impregnations from 5601, moving to painted/coated textiles in 5907.

5603Lower: 10% vs 38.6%

If nonwovens laminated with plastics

Heading 5603 covers plastic-laminated nonwovens, excluded from 5601 per chapter notes.

9401Lower: 10% vs 38.6%

If pre-cut and assembled into finished seat components

State of completion as furniture parts shifts to Chapter 94.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include density certifications (<0.15 g/cm³ typical for wadding) to prevent classification as felt (5602)

For furniture sets, declare as individual wadding, not assembled article (Chapter 94)

Related Products under HTS 5601.21.00.10

Cotton Absorbent Pad Sheet

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.

Cotton Furniture Padding Wadding

Bulky cotton wadding in sheet form for sofa and chair padding during upholstery. Provides resilient fill without weaving, in pieces suitable for cutting. HTS 5601.21.00.10 for this cotton wadding product.

Cotton Wound Dressing Wadding Base

Sterile cotton wadding sheets serving as absorbent base for advanced wound dressings. Large pieces before final conversion, with controlled flock fibers. Under HTS 5601.21.00.10 as unfinished cotton wadding in the piece.

Cotton Automotive Seat Wadding

Sound-absorbing cotton wadding sheets for vehicle seat construction. Engineered fiber blend provides density control, supplied in large upholstery-ready pieces. HTS 5601.21.00.10 classification for cotton wadding.

Cotton Filtration Wadding Media

Coarse cotton wadding sheets used as pre-filter media in air and liquid filtration systems. High loft structure traps particulates, in large filter-ready pieces. Covered by HTS 5601.21.00.10 for cotton wadding.

Cotton Insulation Wadding Sheet

Thermal insulation sheets of recycled cotton wadding for construction and automotive padding. Large pieces with air-trapping fiber structure, not processed beyond basic needling. Fits HTS 5601.21.00.10 as cotton wadding in the piece.