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Bamboo Fiber Disinfectant Wipes

Pre-moistened wipes made of woven bamboo viscose fabric, saturated with a quaternary ammonium disinfectant solution for cleaning and sanitizing personal care surfaces. They are classified under this tariff item as disinfectants put up in forms for retail sale, packaged in bulk containers exceeding 1.36 kg gross weight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.94.10Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If wipes are packaged in units of 1.36 kg or less

Retail-sized packages of disinfectant wipes are classified under the sibling tariff item for smaller packings.

3808.91.10Higher: 6.5% vs Free

If the product is primarily an insecticide rather than a disinfectant

Products with insecticidal active ingredients are classified under the insecticide subheading.

5603.92.00Same rate: Free

If the wipes are nonwoven rather than woven fabric

Nonwoven textile wipes may be classified under nonwoven fabric headings if the disinfectant is not the essential character.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the gross weight per package exceeds 1.36 kg to qualify for this tariff item; smaller retail packs fall under 3808.94.10

• Verify that the quaternary ammonium compound is not on Canada's Pest Control Products Act list requiring registration

• Declare the fabric composition (bamboo viscose) to avoid reclassification under textile headings

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