Synthetic Flocked Oral Care Swabs
Synthetic flocked oral care swabs use polyester flock for gentle cleaning of teeth, gums, and dental prosthetics, with man-made fibers on wooden sticks. These are articles of wadding of man-made fibers under tariff item 5601.22.50, excluding plastic dental picks.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 16% | — | 16% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 16% | — | 16% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 16% | — | 16% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 16% | — | 16% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 16% | — | 16% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the flock is imported as bulk wadding for manufacturing
Bulk wadding falls under the sibling item for wadding.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the polyester fibers are under 5 mm and that the swabs are not medicated or impregnated with dental treatments
• Declare them as textile articles, not plastic, to align with this tariff item
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