5601.22.00.10 - Wadding, in the piece (223)

This HTS category, 5601.22.00.10, specifically classifies "wadding, in the piece" when composed of man-made fibers. This refers to continuous sheets or rolls of soft, bulky material made from carded or otherwise processed textile fibers that have not been woven, knitted, or otherwise processed into a fabric structure. Examples include bulked polyester or nylon fill material used in bedding, upholstery, and garment manufacturing, as well as bulked material for absorbent pads or padding applications. The key characteristic is its unformed, sheet-like presentation, distinguishing it from finished articles.

It is important to differentiate this category from its sibling, 5601.22.00.50, which covers flocked swabs. While both may utilize man-made fibers, flocked swabs are typically a finished article with a handle and a tipped end coated with short, cut fibers (flock). This HTS code, 5601.22.00.10, is reserved for the raw, sheet material itself. The "Other" category at 5601.22.00.91 would encompass any wadding of man-made fibers that does not fit the specific "in the piece" or "flocked swab" descriptions.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 5601.22.00.10 is determined by the material being wadding of man-made fibers and presented in a piece or sheet form, suitable for further processing or direct use as a filling or padding material.