Polypropylene Flocked Medical Specimen Swabs from Japan
Polypropylene flocked medical specimen swabs use polypropylene flock on flexible stems for collecting nasal or oral samples. The flock is made of man-made fibers under 5 mm, classifying these as articles of wadding under tariff item 5601.22.50.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
16%
Import Tips
• Ensure the swabs are not sterile in individual packaging for medical use, which could shift classification to Chapter 30
• Declare as articles of wadding of man-made fibers
• Have sterilization certificates ready if applicable