Cashmere Flock for Cosmetic Puffs from China
Ultra-fine cashmere flock (≤5 mm) formed into soft puffs for makeup application. HTS 5601.29.0020 includes such wadding articles of fine animal hair, prior to full nonwoven processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label as 'textile wadding article' not 'cosmetic good' to stay in Chapter 56
• Test for purity; synthetic blends >50% shift to Chapter 39 per notes
• Retail packaging may invoke set rules; import bulk to maintain wadding status