Cotton Upholstery Wadding Layer from Japan
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.
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
• 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)