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Acrylic Fiberfill Stuffing

Acrylic fiberfill is soft, resilient man-made fibers used to stuff pillows, cushions, and plush toys. Classified in HTS 5601.22.00.91 as wadding of man-made fibers, it consists of short staple fibers bonded lightly for loft.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+37.5%43.8%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5503.20.00Lower: 41.8% vs 43.8%

If imported as unprocessed acrylic staple fibers for spinning

Raw staple fibers for yarn production fall under Chapter 55, not wadding articles.

5602.10.90Higher: 48.1% vs 43.8%

If needleloom felted from these fibers

Felted structures with enhanced cohesion via stitching classify in 5602, per chapter definition.

9503.00.00Lower: 12.5% vs 43.8%

If pre-stuffed into finished stuffed toys

Assembled toys with integral stuffing shift to toys chapter, not separate wadding.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include certificates of analysis showing acrylic content >85% man-made fibers to prevent disputes

• Document end-use as stuffing to distinguish from yarn or nonwoven fabric classifications