Cotton pad|HS Code

Cotton pad harmonized system code

Product Overview The Cotton Pad classified under HS code 5601 is a durable, highly absorbent material primarily composed of cotton fibers. This product is characterized by its soft texture, lightweight nature, and excellent fluid absorption performance. Cotton Pads are typically manufactured through a series of processes including ginning, carding, bleaching, and pressing, though the exact processing levels may vary to accommodate specific application requirements. Within HS Code 5601, Cotton Pads can be further classified into various subcategories depending on their fiber length, weight, and level of processing. Commercially, these pads are widely used in the cosmetic industry for makeup removal, skincare routine, and other related applications. They are also frequently utilized in medical settings for wound dressing, cleaning, and other healthcare procedures. The Cotton Pad's market positioning is primarily based on its versatility, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness, making it a desirable choice for businesses across various sectors. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The Cotton Pad falls under the full 6-digit HS Code 5601.21, where Chapter 56 represents wadding, felt and nonwovens; special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof, Heading 01 denotes wadding of textile materials and articles thereof; textile fibers, not exceeding 5 mm in length (flock), textile dust and mill neps, and Subheading 21 refers to sanitary towels and tampons, napkins and napkin liners for babies and similar sanitary articles, of wadding. The product is classified under this specific code due to its composition and primary usage. In terms of trade considerations, Cotton Pads are often packaged in plastic bags or boxes to maintain their hygiene and prevent any possible contamination. They are typically preserved in a dry, cool environment and shipped under regulated conditions to ensure product quality. Compliance with quality standards such as ISO 9001 or similar is commonly expected in the international trade of Cotton Pads. These standards ensure product safety, reliability, and consistency, reinforcing trust among international buyers, customs brokers, and trade compliance officers.

Cotton pad Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Wadding, felt or nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with substances or preparations (for example, perfumes or cosmetics of Chapter 33, soaps or detergents of heading 34.01, polishes, creams or similar preparations of heading 34.05, fabric softeners of heading 38.09) where the textile material is present merely as a carrying medium; (b) Textile products of heading 58.11; (c) Natural or artificial abrasive powder or grain, on a backing of felt or nonwovens (heading 68.05); (d) Agglomerated or reconstituted mica, on a backing of felt or nonwovens (heading 68.14); (e) Metal foil on a backing of felt or nonwovens (generally Section XIV or XV); or (f) Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers) and napkin liners and similar articles of heading 96.19. 2.- The term “felt” includes needleloom felt and fabrics consisting of a web of textile fibres the cohesion of which has been enhanced by a stitch-bonding process using fibres from the web itself. 3.- Headings 56.02 and 56.03 cover respectively felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber whatever the nature of these materials (compact or cellular). Heading 56.03 also includes nonwovens in which plastics or rubber forms the bonding substance. Headings 56.02 and 56.03 do not, however, cover : (a) Felt impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics or rubber, containing 50 % or less by weight of textile material or felt completely embedded in plastics or rubber (Chapter 39 or 40); (b) Nonwovens, either completely embedded in plastics or rubber, or entirely coated or covered on both sides with such materials, provided that such coating or covering can be seen with the naked eye with no account being taken of any resulting change of colour (Chapter 39 or 40); or (c) Plates, sheets or strip of cellular plastics or cellular rubber combined with felt or nonwovens, where the textile material is present merely for reinforcing purposes (Chapter 39 or 40). 4.- Heading 56.04 does not cover textile yarn, or strip or the like of heading 54.04 or 54.05, in which the impregnation, coating or covering cannot be seen with the naked eye (usually Chapters 50 to 55); for the purpose of this provision, no account should be taken of any resulting change of colour.