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Bamboo Fiber Disinfectant Wipes

Woven bamboo viscose fabric wipes loaded with quaternary ammonium disinfectant for personal care surfaces. Classified HTS 3808.94.50.10 for retail disinfectant wipes of textile construction (non-paper/non-nonwoven).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3808.94.50Same rate: 42.5%

If bamboo fabric is nonwoven spunlace type

Explicitly excludes nonwovens regardless of fiber source.

4823.70Lower: 12.5% vs 42.5%

If other paper-based but marketed as bamboo-derived

Paper wipes are carved out entirely from this textile wipe provision.

3305.90Lower: 12.5% vs 42.5%

If primarily for personal hygiene with light disinfection

Beauty or hygiene preparations take precedence over general disinfectants.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Prove bamboo fiber is regenerated cellulose in woven form, not nonwoven

• Eco-claims require backing documentation; avoid greenwashing in labeling

• Monitor for flammability compliance due to alcohol content in retail packs