Lab Instrument Cleaning Kit Swabs
Precision microfiber swabs made of 100% knitted polyester, designed for cleaning optical surfaces, electrical contacts, and delicate components of laboratory instruments without leaving residue or lint. These swabs are specifically tailored for maintaining Chapter 90 equipment like microscopes and spectrometers. They are classified as accessories because they are not specified elsewhere and are used with such instruments.
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 swabs are made of technical textile materials for industrial use
Textile products for technical uses, as specified in Chapter 59, may apply if they are not dedicated instrument accessories.
If the swabs are presented as general cleaning tools
Other brooms, brushes, and mops of Chapter 96 could apply if not specifically for instruments.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the swabs are not considered textile articles of Section XI, which would exclude them from Chapter 90; they must be clearly designed for instrument cleaning
• If the swabs are impregnated with cleaning solutions, check if they fall under heading 34.01 or 38.24 instead
• Keep product literature showing their use with optical or analytical instruments to justify classification under 9033
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