Cotton Cosmetic Puff Wadding

Small, round pads of cotton wadding used for applying makeup, lotions, and facial cleansers. Classified under HTS 5601.21.00 as articles of cotton wadding, featuring soft, non-woven fibrous structure ideal for absorbent personal care.

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%

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Alternative Classifications

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

5601.29.00Higher: 39% vs 38.6%

If made from man-made fibers like polyester

Material composition shifts classification within 5601 from cotton to other textile wadding.

3401.19.00Lower: 17.5% vs 38.6%

If impregnated with soap or cleaning preparations

Soap-impregnated wadding becomes a soap article under Chapter 34, not plain textile wadding.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 38.6%

If sold as finished household cleaning pads

Other made-up textile articles may apply if not specifically wadding-like in structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label products clearly as 'cotton wadding articles' to distinguish from synthetic puffs (5601.29); fiber content declarations are key

For retail packaging, note if sets with plastic cases could trigger 5601 vs parts classification; bulk wadding avoids this