Polyester Flocked Cotton Swabs from Germany
Polyester flocked cotton swabs have a polyester flock coating on tips, made from man-made textile fibers not exceeding 5 mm, applied to cotton stems. They are articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50, as the flock is the defining textile material.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
16%
Import Tips
• Verify the flock fibers are 5 mm or less and the stem material does not change classification
• If the cotton stem is merely a handle, the flock tip determines the heading
• Provide fiber length specifications for CBSA