Cotton Cosmetic Puff Wadding from Japan
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 — 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 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