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Cotton Cosmetic Puff Wadding from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

13.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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