Polyester Wadding Sheet for Quilting from China
A continuous sheet of bonded polyester wadding used as batting in quilt making, with fibers not exceeding 5 mm in length. Classified under HTS 5601.22.00.10 as wadding in the piece made of man-made fibers, specifically for textile article production. It provides insulation and loft without being felt or nonwoven per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber length does not exceed 5 mm and confirm man-made composition via lab testing to avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates documenting flock or short fiber content for customs valuation
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as felt, which shifts to 5602 if needleloom processed