4803.00.20.00 - Cellulose wadding

HTS Code 4803.00.20.00 specifically covers "Cellulose wadding." This classification encompasses material composed of cellulose fibers that have been processed into a soft, absorbent, and often bulky form. Unlike paper, cellulose wadding is characterized by its open, fluffy structure, which is achieved through specialized manufacturing processes. It is typically used for its absorptive and cushioning properties.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, HTS 4803.00.40.00 ("Other"), by its precise definition as "cellulose wadding." While both fall under the broader heading for sanitary paper products and webs of cellulose fibers, this specific code isolates the material when it is distinctly in the form of wadding. The key differentiator lies in the structural integrity and physical characteristics of the cellulose material, with wadding being characterized by its high bulk and absorbent qualities, distinct from the more paper-like products described under the "Other" category.

As a leaf node, 4803.00.20.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies on accurately identifying the material as cellulose wadding, regardless of whether it is creped, crinkled, embossed, perforated, surface-colored, surface decorated, or printed, and whether it is presented in rolls or sheets. The core criterion remains the fundamental nature of the product as cellulose wadding.