U.S. imports of Man-Made Fiber Wadding and Articles of Man-Made Fiber Wadding (HS 560122) totaled $6.5M in August 2026, imported from 33 countries.
Importers of Man-Made Fiber Wadding and Articles of Man-Made Fiber Wadding paid $852K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.19% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Man-Made Fiber Wadding and Articles of Man-Made Fiber Wadding imports of $6.5M in August 2026 ran 25% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWadding and wadding articles made from man-made fibers — polyester fill, synthetic batting, and flocked swabs — serve a wide range of end uses from apparel interlinings and furniture stuffing to diagnostic specimen collection. The US schedule carves out a dedicated line for flocked swabs of man-made fibers (5601220050), a product that gained significant trade attention during supply-chain disruptions in the medical diagnostics sector. South Korea leads US imports under this heading, with Thailand and China also prominent sources; South Korean origin may benefit from KORUS preferential treatment depending on applicable rules of origin.
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Yes. HTS 5601220050 specifically covers flocked swabs of man-made fibers, distinguishing them from wadding in the piece (5601220010) and other wadding articles (5601220091). Correct classification is important because flocked swabs used in medical diagnostics may also trigger FDA device-registration requirements, while bulk synthetic batting does not.
Wadding or swab products destined for clinical or diagnostic applications may be regulated as medical devices by FDA, requiring the foreign manufacturer to be listed in the FDA establishment registry and the product to meet applicable device standards. Importers should confirm the intended use and consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to determine whether an FDA prior notice or 510(k) clearance is needed before entry. Classification is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA regulatory specialist.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5601220091 | Wadding of Man-Made Fibers and Articles Thereof | $6.3M | 12.55% | 96.04% | $789K |
| 5601220010 | Wadding in the Piece of Manmade Fibers | $155K | 38.55% | 95.74% | $60K |
| 5601220050 | Flocked Swabs of Man-Made Fibers, NESOI | $23K | 16.21% | 100.00% | $4K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 5601220000 | Wadding; Other Articles of Wadding of Manmade Fib | $4.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 5601
Subheading 560122 · $6.5M of $22.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $54.6M of Man-Made Fiber Wadding and Articles of Man-Made Fiber Wadding and exported $39.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
South Korea and Thailand together supply 69% of it. China pays 43.2% duty; South Korea 9.6%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.19% of imports for consumption.