Craft Cotton Fiber Flock Wadding from China
Fine cotton flock fibers under 5mm length packaged as wadding for arts, crafts, and stuffing small projects like dolls. Under HTS 5601.21.00.90 as other cotton wadding or flock, not processed into yarn or fabric. Short fiber length and loose assembly define its wadding classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Measure fiber length to confirm under 5mm for flock status; avoid dyeing that mimics coated products
• Retail packaging requires careful labeling to prevent Chapter 95 toy confusion