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5601.21.00.10 - Wadding, in the piece (223) 🖩

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Unit of Quantitykg
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)3.6%
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG)
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Column 2 Rate of Duty40%
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About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This classification, HTS 5601.21.00.10, specifically covers wadding made from textile materials that is presented in a continuous piece. This includes materials such as batting, pads, and rolls of textile fibers, regardless of their specific construction, as long as they are not further manufactured into finished articles. The key characteristic for this subheading is the form in which the wadding is presented – in a uniform, unbroken length or sheet.

It is important to distinguish this subheading from its sibling, 5601.21.00.90, which covers "Other" wadding of cotton. While both relate to cotton wadding, this specific subheading (5601.21.00.10) is for wadding presented in a piece. If the cotton wadding is in discrete units, such as pre-cut pads of specific dimensions not intended for further textile processing, or if it is processed into other forms not specifically defined by "in the piece," it would likely fall under the "Other" category.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into this subheading hinges on the definitive presence of cotton wadding presented in a continuous, unbroken piece. Examples include rolls of cotton batting used for quilting or padding, and sheets of cotton wadding intended for insulation or stuffing applications, provided they are supplied in a linear or planar form.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 5601.21.00.10?
HTS code 5601.21.00.10 covers Wadding, in the piece (223) under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 56: Wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns, twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof.
›What products are classified under 5601.21.00.10?
This classification covers Wadding, in the piece (223). It is a subcategory of Of cotton (5601.21.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 5601.21.00.10?
The general rate of duty for HTS 5601.21.00.10 is 3.6%. Special preferential rates may apply: Free (AU,B,BH, CL,CO,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P, PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate is 40%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 5601.21.00.10?
Imports under HTS 5601.21.00.10 are measured in kg.
›Are there special tariff programs for 5601.21.00.10?
Yes, preferential rates may apply under programs including: Australia Special Rate, Automotive Products Trade Act (APTA) (duty-free treatment), Bahrain Special Rate, Chile Special Rate, Colombia Special Rate. And 10 more programs.

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