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U.S. imports of man-made fiber wadding and articles of man-made fiber wadding (HS 560122) totaled $5.9M in July 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Man-Made Fiber Wadding and Articles of Man-Made Fiber Wadding paid $766K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $5.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Man-Made Fiber Wadding and Articles of Man-Made Fiber Wadding imports of $5.9M in July 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.0M.
Last updated: July 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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224 shipments/mo
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.
Subheading 2 of 4 in heading 5601
Subheading 560122 · $5.9M of $19.9M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5601220091 | Wadding of Man-Made Fibers and Articles Thereof | $5.5M | 11.72% | 85.63% | $647K |
| 5601220010 | Wadding in the Piece of Manmade Fibers | $293K | 24.66% | 94.72% | $72K |
| 5601220050 | Flocked Swabs of Man-Made Fibers, NESOI | $129K | 35.88% | 98.76% | $46K |
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 | $3.5M |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Korea, South and Thailand together supply 56% of it.
customs district
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entry
rate provision · imports
13.6% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 12.89%.