UNSPSC 42141501: Cotton or fiber balls

In this classification, this commodity indicates a ball of soft, absorbent cotton or fiber, often used to remove cosmetics or to cushion fragile objects. US FDA regulates Cotton or fiber balls under 21 CFR 880.53 and under FDA product code FRL. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 300590.

UNSPSC 42141501 Cotton or fiber balls, a Commodity code, shows minimal alignment between the code's nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The three most recent opportunities posted under this code actually solicit law enforcement equipment (Sourcewell RFP #061626, response due June 16, 2026), medical aid supplies for fire rescue (City of Tampa ITB 25-P-00157), and veterinary pharmaceuticals and clinic supplies (Williamson County IFB 26IFB24, due April 23, 2026). None of these solicitations target cotton or fiber balls as their primary commodity. The code shows little relevant recent activity in its stated category; the opportunities tagged under it reflect broader medical, emergency response, and supplies procurement rather than the specific absorbent or applicator products the UNSPSC designation implies.

Issuing bodies across the recorded opportunities span county governments, municipal fire departments, regional animal shelters, and state-level cooperative purchasing vehicles. Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government unit administering a multistate cooperative, is the largest identified buyer, offering framework access to thousands of governmental agencies, K-12 school districts, and nonprofit entities across the United States and Canada. Geographic activity centers on Texas (Williamson County) and Florida (City of Tampa), with the Sourcewell cooperative drawing participation from Washington counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima. The wide mismatch between the code name and actual procurement scope suggests this Commodity code is not actively used for cotton or fiber balls in current state and local procurement cycles, and business development efforts should verify code accuracy before pursuing opportunities tagged under 42141501.