Cotton Disinfectant Wipes
Pre-moistened cotton fabric wipes impregnated with isopropyl alcohol and quaternary ammonium compounds for surface disinfection. These wipes are classified under HTS 3808.94.50.10 as disinfectants put up in forms for retail sale, specifically wipes other than paper or nonwoven, containing alcohol or other disinfectants.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from nonwoven textile fabrics
Nonwoven wipes, even if textile-based, fall under the specific nonwoven subheading rather than 'other' wipes.
If primarily surface-active cleaning preparations without strong disinfectant claims
Wipes emphasizing cleaning over disinfection may classify as organic surface-active preparations.
If composed mainly of paper rather than textile material
Paper-based disinfectant wipes are excluded and classified under household disinfectants on paper.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wipes are made from woven cotton or textile fabric, not nonwovens or paper, to qualify under this subheading
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and disinfectant registration from EPA to prove active disinfectant ingredients
• Avoid misclassification as nonwovens (3808.94.50.20); test fabric construction and provide lab analysis if challenged
Related Products under HTS 3808.94.50.10
Microfiber Alcohol Wipes
Microfiber textile wipes saturated with 70% ethanol solution for disinfecting electronics and surfaces. Falls under HTS 3808.94.50.10 as retail-packaged disinfectant wipes excluding paper or nonwovens, with alcohol as the active disinfectant ingredient.
Terry Cloth Disinfectant Wipes
Absorbent terry cloth wipes impregnated with benzalkonium chloride disinfectant for kitchen and bathroom use. Classified in HTS 3808.94.50.10 for textile-based (non-paper, non-nonwoven) wipes containing disinfectants, packaged for retail sale.
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).
Linen Surface Disinfectant Wipes
Fine linen fabric wipes pre-soaked in alcohol-based disinfectant for glass and mirror cleaning. HTS 3808.94.50.10 applies to these retail disinfectant wipes made from woven linen textile, excluding paper and nonwovens.
Rayon Blend Disinfectant Wipes
Woven rayon-cotton blend wipes impregnated with phenolic disinfectants for medical surface sanitation. These qualify under HTS 3808.94.50.10 as 'other' disinfectant wipes for retail, specifically excluding paper or nonwoven varieties.