Cotton Cosmetic Pad Wadding Sheets from Japan
Thin sheets of cotton wadding cut into circular pads for makeup removal and facial cleansing in beauty routines. Classified under HTS 5601.21.00.90 as other cotton wadding articles, featuring loosely assembled short cotton fibers without further processing into nonwovens. Not intended for medical use, distinguishing it from sterile dressings.
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
• Label clearly as cosmetic grade to prevent confusion with medical wadding; check for flock content under 5mm to stay in this subheading
• Avoid plastic packaging that might imply lamination under chapter notes