Cotton Fiber Flock for Stuffing from Germany
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.
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
• 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