Polyester Quilt Batting

A thick layer of bonded polyester fibers used as filling in quilts and comforters. Classified under HTS 5601.29.00.90 as wadding of textile materials other than cotton, providing insulation and loft without exceeding 5 mm fiber length in processed form.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+35.0%39%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

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

5602.10.90Higher: 45.6% vs 39%

If needle-punched or stitch-bonded into felt

Processed wadding enhanced by needleloom or stitch-bonding falls under felt in heading 5602.

5603.94.90Lower: 35% vs 39%

If impregnated or coated with plastics

Coated or laminated wadding moves to nonwovens in 5603 if plastics are visible.

9503.00.00Lower: 10% vs 39%

If imported as part of a finished quilt set

When assembled into bedding articles, classification shifts to toys/games or furniture.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm non-cotton composition and avoid reclassification to 5601.21

Include mill certificates showing processed fibers not exceeding 5 mm for flock/wadding compliance

Watch for binding requirements; if needle-punched into felt, it may shift to 5602.10