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Polyester Flocked Cotton Swabs from Japan

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 — Japan → Canada

16%
PGA flags (1)Show detailsHCConsumer Products SafetyMay be required
  • HC

    Consumer Products Safety · May be required

    May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 5601225000; Equal To 5601225000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).

CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown

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