Cotton Fiber Flock for Stuffing

Short cotton textile fibers (flock) not exceeding 5 mm, used for stuffing pillows, toys, and upholstery. Falls under HTS 5601.21.00 as cotton flock from processed textile waste or mill neps.

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.

5201.00Lower: 10% vs 38.6%

If fibers exceed 5 mm and are unprocessed cotton

Longer raw cotton fibers are Chapter 52 cotton, not short flock under 5601 definition.

5604.10.00Higher: 41.3% vs 38.6%

If rubber-coated for industrial conveyor belts

Rubber-covered textile flock becomes Chapter 56 heading 5604 article.

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 38.6%

If imported stuffed into finished toys

Stuffed toys classify as complete articles in Chapter 95, not component flock.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test fiber length precisely (<5 mm) with photos or specs to confirm flock vs longer staple fibers (5201)

Certify as clean, processed textile flock; raw ginned cotton shifts to Chapter 52