Medical Wipe Stitch-Bonded Felt
A soft stitch-bonded felt made from viscose fibres, used as disposable wipes for cleaning medical equipment. The fibres are bonded by a stitch-bonding process using fibres from the web itself, which qualifies it as a stitch-bonded fibre fabric under tariff item 5602.10.00. It is not impregnated or coated, so it remains in Chapter 56.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a nonwoven rather than a stitch-bonded felt
Nonwoven wipes are classified under heading 56.03, which covers fabrics made from a web of fibres bonded by means other than stitching.
If the wipes are impregnated with pharmaceutical substances
Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances are classified in Chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wipes are not impregnated with disinfectants or other substances, as this could move them to Chapter 38 or 33
• If the wipes are cut to shape and have finished edges, they may be considered 'made up' and excluded from Chapter 56 under Section XI Note 8
• Provide a sample or technical data sheet to CBSA upon request
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