Cotton Cosmetic Puff Wadding from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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