5601.22.00 - Of man-made fibers

This HTS category, 5601.22.00, specifically classifies wadding and articles thereof made from man-made fibers. This encompasses a broad range of products formed by bonding, lacing, or other mechanical means, creating a soft, bulky material. Examples include synthetic polyester or nylon wadding used for filling garments, bedding, or upholstery, as well as other articles constructed from this man-made fiber wadding.

It is crucial to distinguish this classification from its siblings. 5601.21.00 covers wadding and articles thereof that are exclusively of cotton, while 5601.29.00 serves as a residual category for wadding of other textile materials not specifically covered by cotton or man-made fibers. Therefore, the material composition – specifically the presence of man-made fibers – is the defining characteristic of goods falling under 5601.22.00.

Within this classification, further distinctions are made to provide more granular detail. The subcategories allow for the separation of wadding in its piece form (5601.22.00.10), which is typically sold in rolls or sheets for subsequent processing. Additionally, this section addresses flocked swabs that are not otherwise classified under Chapter 39 (5601.22.00.50), indicating a specific application of wadding. The "Other" subcategory (5601.22.00.91) captures any remaining articles of man-made fiber wadding that do not fit the more specific descriptions.