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Viscose Rayon Needle Wadding

Lightly needle-punched rayon wadding sheets for apparel interlinings and lightweight padding, cohesion from mechanical bonding. HTS 5601.29.00 as 'other' since not qualifying as felt or specific fibers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+37.5%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5603.12.00Lower: 37.5% vs 41.5%

If polyurethane bonded nonwoven

Nonwovens with plastic bonding substance classified in 5603.

5903.90.10Lower: 40.2% vs 41.5%

If with flock coating for textile use

Flocked textile fabrics go to heading 5903.

6217.10Lower: 27.1% vs 41.5%

If made up into accessory articles

Made-up clothing accessories classified in Chapter 62.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Photos showing no stitch-bonding to confirm not Chapter 56 felt

• Declare grammage under 100 g/m² typical for interlining wadding

• Avoid plastic impregnation visible to naked eye per Chapter notes

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