5601.21.00 - Of cotton

This HTS category, 5601.21.00, specifically classifies wadding made from cotton. Wadding, in this context, refers to soft, bulky masses of carded or processed fibers, primarily used for padding, stuffing, or insulation. This includes cotton fibers prepared in a manner that creates a lightweight, compressible material suitable for these applications.

This classification distinguishes itself from its siblings by its material composition. While 5601.22.00 covers wadding made from man-made fibers and 5601.29.00 encompasses all other types of textile wadding not specified elsewhere, 5601.21.00 is exclusively for wadding derived from cotton fibers. The key differentiator is the origin of the textile material.

The subcategories under 5601.21.00 further refine the classification based on the presentation of the cotton wadding. 5601.21.00.10 applies to cotton wadding that is presented in continuous pieces or sheets, often rolled or cut to specific dimensions. Conversely, 5601.21.00.90 covers all other forms of cotton wadding not meeting the criteria for "in the piece," such as loose, unshaped fibers or smaller, cut pieces.