Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
Pre-moistened wipes with quaternary ammonium surface-active agents for sanitizing surfaces, sold in retail pop-up tubs. Classified in HTS 3402.50.51.00 as retail cleaning preparations with surface-active agents. Excludes soap-based products per heading scope.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically a surface-active preparation for washing textiles
Textile washing preps have dedicated subheadings separate from general other retail.
If primarily an insecticide or disinfectant without surface-active dominance
Pesticide-type disinfectants shift to Chapter 38 if not primarily surface-active.
If imported as household cleaning pads without significant wetting agents
Plain paper towels or wipes without surface-active prep go to Chapter 48.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide EPA registration number for disinfecting claims and confirm surface-active disinfectant status
• Ensure child-resistant packaging for wipes containing antimicrobials
• Test for surface tension reduction to substantiate classification over general chemicals
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