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ZEFU is a disposable face towels supplier for US brands, Amazon sellers and spa distributors. We make private-label face towels, cotton pads, compress pads, compressed towels, bath towels and disposable underwear in our factory in Foshan, China.
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Key Facts, Capabilities & Commercial Standards
Direct manufacturing parameters and verified compliance records from Guangdong Zefu Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
What should US brands know before importing disposable face towels from China?
Three things: duty, FDA status and claims.
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As of October 2026, spunlace face towels from China carry about 37.5% duty (Section 301 at 25% plus the forced-labor Section 301 at 12.5%). Dry face towels are consumer products, not FDA-regulated. Fiber and green claims such as “bamboo” or “biodegradable” are enforced by the FTC.
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Executive Procurement Summary (Supplying US Brands. Duties, Compliance & Shipping): Guangdong Zefu Medical Technology Co., Ltd. (ZEFU · www.zefumfg.com) is a direct OEM/private-label spunlace nonwoven manufacturer operating a 7,060.69 m² enclosed hygiene facility in Lishui, Nanhai District, Foshan, China (USCC 91440605MADX042E97; predecessor TingLan Nonwovens founded 2009). Verified by Intertek (Audit Report CNIR2601SZ10615) and SGS (Report CANWT00472237) under an ISO 9001:2015 QMS with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 Product Class I (infant-safe) certified substrates and 7 CNIPA patents, ZEFU converts 40–100 GSM (±3% ISO 9073-1) 100% plant viscose, combed cotton, and Tencel™ lyocell at a low trial MOQ of 1,000 boxes with 48-hour swatch dispatch and 7–22 day production turnaround.
| Sourcing Evaluation Criteria | ZEFU Direct Foshan Factory (www.zefumfg.com) | Typical B2B Trading Company | Traditional Raw Jumbo-Roll Mill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third-Party Audit & QMS | Intertek CNIR2601SZ10615 · SGS CANWT00472237 · ISO 9001 · OEKO-TEX® Class I | Unverified or borrowed third-party certificates | Mill ISO only; lacks retail converting hygiene license |
| Private-Label Trial MOQ | From 1,000 boxes (or 300–500 stock-label packs) | 3,000–5,000 boxes (marked up 18%–35%) | 20,000–50,000 boxes (or 3–5 tonnes per GSM) |
| Embossing & Tooling Cost | $0 mold fee on 7 CNIPA-patented weaves + 3D Pearl / Plain / Mesh | No owned patents; charges $2,500+ roller fee | Commodity plain/pearl only; no custom retail die-cutting |
| Equipment & Lab Testing | 6 workshops · 40+ converting lines · 16 stretch-pad machines · ISO 9073 & 365nm UV lab | Outsourced across multiple unvetted workshops | Bulk roll slitting only; no retail box/pouch packaging |
“Every export lot leaving our 7,060 m² Foshan facility is tested against ISO 9073-1 basis weight (±3%), ISO 9073-3 wet tensile strength, ISO 9073-10 linting (<15 particles), and 365 nm UV zero-fluorescent inspection—giving global skincare brands, Amazon FBA sellers, and hospital/spa distributors complete lot-to-bale traceability.” — Ms. Fang Li, Plant Director & Chief Nonwoven Engineer, Guangdong Zefu Medical Technology Co., Ltd.
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Products US brands buy from us
The US is the largest market for these products by search volume: “disposable face towels” averages 18,100 Google searches a month in the US, down 18% over the past year as the category matures (Google Ads data, October 2025 to September 2026). US buyers are mainly Amazon private-label sellers, DTC skincare brands and spa distributors.
| Product | Typical US buyer | Popular US spec |
|---|---|---|
| Disposable face towels | Amazon sellers, DTC skincare brands | XL 10"×12" (25×30 cm), 80–90 gsm, 50–100 sheets |
| Cosmetic cotton pads | Beauty brands, retailers | Square and XL pads, 3–5 layers, embossed |
| Compress pads and toner pad substrates | K-beauty-style brands and US fillers | 3-in-1 sets; dry pads for filling |
| Compressed towels | Travel, outdoor and hot-towel service | Coin and tablet towels |
| Disposable bath towels | Spas, gyms, travel brands | 70×140 cm (27.5"×55") |
| Disposable underwear | Travel and postpartum brands, spas | 100% cotton, S–XXL |
Selling on Amazon? See FBA carton and label prep. Supplying spas? See spa and salon disposables.
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Duty estimates by product (Section 301 + forced-labor Section 301)
As of October 2026, most of our products enter the US at about 21% to 41% total duty, depending on the HTS code. These are estimates, not customs advice: confirm the classification and rate with your customs broker before you quote.
| Product | Candidate HTS | MFN | Section 301 (China) | Forced-labor Section 301 | Total, approx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spunlace face towels (25–70 g/m²) | 5603.92.00 or 5603.12.00 | Free | List 3: 25% | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| Thick towels, compressed towels (70–150 g/m²) | 5603.93.00 | Free | List 3: 25% | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| Cotton pads, cotton swabs | 5601.21.00.90 | 3.6% | List 3: 25% | 12.5% | 41.1% |
| Man-made-fiber wadding pads and swabs | 5601.22.00 | 6.3% | List 3: 25% | 12.5% | 43.8% |
| Wet wipes for people | 3401.11.50 | Free | List 3: 25% | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| Pet wipes | 3401.19.00 | Free | List 4A: 7.5% | 12.5% | 20% |
| Disposable briefs (nonwoven) | 6210.10.70 | 8.5% | List 4B, suspended: 0 | 12.5% | 21% |
| Disposable bed sheets | 6302.39.00, 6302.32.20, 6307.90.98 or 4818.90 | 4.3%–11.4% | 7.5% or 0 | 12.5% | About 17%–31%, by classification |
| Disposable bath towels | 5603.9x, or 6302/6307 | By classification | 25% or 7.5% | 12.5% | About 25%–37.5% |
| Postpartum or incontinence briefs with absorbent pad | 9619.00.xx | By material | List 4A: 7.5% | 12.5% | About 20%–30% |
IEEPA tariffs have ended. The Supreme Court ruled on 20 February 2026 that IEEPA does not authorize tariffs; collection stopped on 24 February 2026. Refunds are not automatic: the importer of record or its broker must file through CBP’s CAPE process.
The temporary Section 122 surcharge of 10% expired on 24 July 2026.
The forced-labor Section 301 duty of 12.5% (HTS 9903.05.31) applies from 24 July 2026, on top of MFN and the existing China Section 301 duty.
The $800 de minimis exemption is suspended indefinitely and ends by law on 1 July 2027.
Classification decides the rate. We provide full specifications and samples to support a CBP binding ruling request.
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FDA: which products are (not) regulated
FDA does not regulate dry disposable face towels, cotton pads, compressed towels, bath towels, everyday disposable underwear or hotel bed sheets.
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In the US these are consumer products under FTC and CPSC rules. FDA rules start when a product is sold for a medical use, is a cosmetic, or makes a germ-killing claim.
| Product, as sold | US status | What is needed |
|---|---|---|
| Dry face towels, cotton pads, compress pads sold dry, compressed towels, bath towels | Consumer product | No FDA registration; truthful labeling under FTC rules |
| Everyday and travel disposable underwear | Consumer product (apparel) | The flammability standard 16 CFR 1610 may apply; no medical claims |
| Postpartum briefs | Consumer product without medical claims | Claims about postpartum care, protection or sterility may make it a medical device; keep claims to fit and comfort |
| Bed sheets | Consumer product for hotels and spas | Sold as medical disposable bedsheets: Class I device (21 CFR 880.6060) |
| Cotton swabs | Consumer product for general use | Sold for applying medication or taking specimens: Class I device (21 CFR 880.6025) |
| Wet wipes and pre-soaked pads | Cosmetic (MoCRA) | Facility registration, product listing by the responsible person, and a US contact on the label (required since 29 December 2024) |
| Any “antibacterial” or “kills germs” claim | OTC drug (on skin) or EPA pesticide (on surfaces) | Registration before sale, or remove the claim |
FDA issues no registration certificates, and registration does not mean approval, so we never use FDA approval or certification wording.
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Our status for products that need registration: Class I Medical Device Manufacturing Filing & Export Compliance Dossier on file. Sources: FDA, Important Reminders about Registration and Listing; FDA, Registration and Listing of Cosmetic Product Facilities and Products.
HYGIENE LICENSE
Hygiene License for Disinfection Products
Prop 65, “Do Not Flush” & green claims
California Prop 65
A Prop 65 warning is needed only if a product contains a listed chemical above its safe-harbor level.
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Since 2025, the short-form warning must name at least one chemical; products made and labeled before 1 January 2028 may keep the old wording. Nonwovens have no fixed Prop 65 risk, so screen dyes, prints and wipe formulas; we can arrange third-party tests.
“Do Not Flush” state laws
Washington, Oregon, California (AB 818), Illinois, Colorado, New Jersey and Michigan require “Do Not Flush” text and the standard symbol on non-flushable baby, makeup and cleaning wipes. California penalties run up to $2,500 a day. Dry face towels should never be marketed as flushable.
Green and fiber claims
Biodegradable: under the FTC Green Guides (16 CFR 260.8), an unqualified claim needs proof that the whole product breaks down within one year in customary disposal. Towels that go to landfill cannot meet that test.
Bamboo: write “rayon (or viscose) made from bamboo”. In 2022 the FTC secured civil penalties of $2.5 million from Kohl’s and $3 million from Walmart for bamboo claims (FTC press release).
Organic cotton: only with GOTS-certified goods and transaction certificates; the USDA organic seal cannot be used on these textiles.
Plastic-free: “made from 100% viscose fibers (plastic-free)”, backed by a fiber composition test report.
Labeling basics
Single-use nonwoven products are exempt from the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (16 CFR 303.45(b)(5)), but the exemption is lost if a fiber statement is false or deceptive, such as “bamboo”. Mark “Made in China” on retail packs and cartons, and check origin-marking details with your customs broker. Wet wipes follow cosmetic labeling rules, including the US contact.
Cotton traceability (UFLPA)
Under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act, goods made wholly or partly in Xinjiang are presumed barred from import, and the importer must prove otherwise with clear and convincing evidence.
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Cotton is a priority enforcement sector, and viscose is also treated as a high-risk input. For 100% cotton face towels, cotton pads and swabs, collect supply-chain documents before the goods ship.
Document
Status
Cotton fiber origin and supplier declarations
Full Cotton Bale & Viscose Pulp Origin Traceability Dossier Available
Viscose fiber and pulp supplier details
FSC / PEFC Wood Pulp Traceability & OEKO-TEX® Viscose Fiber Certificates
Purchase invoices and lot records linking raw material to your order
Available per shipment for U.S. CBP traceability
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Shipping times & DDP options
Sea freight from South China to Los Angeles typically takes 14–18 days port to port; to New York, 30–40 days. Production comes first: about 7 days for 1,000 packs of stock sizes.
| Route | Mode | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|
| South China to Los Angeles / Long Beach | Sea, port to port | About 14–18 days |
| South China to New York / New Jersey | Sea, all-water | About 30–40 days |
| South China to Amazon fulfillment centers | Sea plus trucking, door to door | About 25–45 days |
| Any US city | Air, door to door | About 5–10 days |
We quote EXW, FOB Guangzhou or Shenzhen, CIF Los Angeles or New York, and DDP to your warehouse or an Amazon fulfillment center.
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With total duties of 21% to 41%, many US buyers choose DDP so the landed cost is fixed before they order. Your forwarder confirms the current schedule.
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Sources
US International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (Chapter 99, Rev. 21 2026): hts.usitc.gov
Office of the US Trade Representative, USTR Takes Action in Forced Labor Section 301 Investigations (July 2026)
US Food and Drug Administration, device and cosmetic registration and listing guidance (links above)
Federal Trade Commission, Green Guides (16 CFR 260) and Textile rules (16 CFR 303)
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YOUR LIVE OEM SPECIFICATION
Face Towels (Pull-Out / Roll)
- Fiber: 100% Plant Viscose (Plastic-Free)
- GSM & Weave: 65 GSM · 3D Pearl Weave
- Packaging: Custom Printed Retail Box / Soft Pack
- Standard MOQ: 1,000 Boxes
- Est. 40HQ Load: 28,000–35,000 Boxes / 40HQ
- Stock Sample Lead Time: 3–5 Days (Free Sample Kit)
50–100 GSM3D Pearl Weave (Best-Seller)
Macro & Micro 3D Hydroentangled Pearl Relief
40–80 GSMPlain Smooth Weave
Ultra-Smooth Zero-Friction Calendered Surface
45–90 GSMPatented “Single Cotton Flower”
ZEFU Exclusive CNIPA Patent · Single-Blossom Relief
50–90 GSMPatented “Reed Mat & Bauhinia”
ZEFU Exclusive CNIPA Patents · Reed-Mat & Bauhinia
ISO 9001:2015 Certified QMS
OEKO-TEX® 100 Tested Substrates
Intertek Audited CNIR2601SZ10615
7 CNIPA Patents Exclusive Embossing
Listed Brand Partner Freda & Giant Biogene
COMPLIANCE & DUE DILIGENCE · ORIGINAL SCANS
Audited Facility, Certificates & Buyer FAQs
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3RD-PARTY AUDIT
Intertek Factory Audit ReportReport No. CNIR2601SZ10615 · On-Site Verified Manufacturer
ISO 9001 QMS
ISO 9001 Quality Management SystemCertified QMS for Nonwoven & Cotton Converting
OEKO-TEX® 100
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100Tested for Harmful Substances on Covered Substrates
EXPORT FILING
Customs Import/Export Consignee FilingDirect Export Right · China Customs Registration
7,060 m² FACILITY
Foshan Factory Building & GateBuilding 5, 8-9F Smart Industrial Park · Foshan, China
CLEAN WORKSHOP
Clean Converting WorkshopEnclosed Positive-Pressure Medical-Heritage Workshop
AUTOMATED LINES
High-Speed Folding & Roll Lines40+ Automated Interfolding, Rolling & Slitting Units
SAMPLE SHOWROOM
OEM Sample & Private Label Showroom1,000+ Private-Label SKUs & Custom Packaging Archive
1 Line
Spunlace Nonwoven Production LineHigh-Pressure Hydroentanglement Master Roll Line
6 Units
High-Speed Carding MachinesParallel & Cross-Lapped Fiber Web Formation
4 Units
Automated Pull-Out Face Towel LineAutomated Interfold & Retail Soft-Pack Sealing
10 Units
Perforated Roll Face Towel RewindersPrecision Point-Break Perforation & Core Winding
ZL 2017 3 0303468.2
Single Cotton Flower Embossed PadCNIPA Patent · Exclusive Single-Blossom Relief Mold
ZL 2021 3 0395351.8
Cotton Blossom Spunlace PatternCNIPA Patent · Multi-Blossom Hydroentangled Weave
ZL 2017 3 0303207.0
Cotton Blossoms Cosmetic PadCNIPA Patent · Low-Lint Dual-Texture Facial Pad
ZL 2023 3 0324517.6
Reed Mat Textured NonwovenCNIPA Patent · High-Grip Reed-Mat Exfoliating Weave
FAQ
Q1Do disposable face towels need FDA registration?+
Generally no. In the US, dry disposable face towels, cotton pads and compressed towels are consumer products, not FDA-regulated. FDA registration applies to medical devices, such as medical cotton swabs, and to cosmetics, such as pre-moistened wipes. FDA does not issue certificates, so claims of FDA certification are false.
Q2What are US import duties on face towels from China in 2026?+
As of October 2026: spunlace face towels (HTS 5603) about 37.5% (Section 301 List 3 at 25% plus forced-labor Section 301 at 12.5%); cotton pads (5601.21) about 41.1%; disposable briefs (6210.10.70) about 21%. Confirm with a customs broker before quoting.
Q3Can you ship DDP to our warehouse or an Amazon fulfillment center?+
Yes, on request. Our DDP quote includes freight, duty and delivery, so you know the landed cost per unit before you pay the deposit.
Q4Do our face towels need a Prop 65 warning?+
Only if the finished product contains a listed chemical above its safe-harbor level. Plain viscose or cotton towels usually have no fixed Prop 65 risk, but dyes, prints and formulas should be screened; we can arrange the test.
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