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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+25.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico5%5%
🇨🇦Canada5%5%
🇩🇪Germany5%5%
🇯🇵Japan5%5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3808.94.50Same rate: 30%

If made from nonwoven textile fabrics

Nonwoven wipes, even if textile-based, fall under the specific nonwoven subheading rather than 'other' wipes.

3402Lower: 13.7% vs 30%

If primarily surface-active cleaning preparations without strong disinfectant claims

Wipes emphasizing cleaning over disinfection may classify as organic surface-active preparations.

4818.20Lower: 10% vs 30%

If composed mainly of paper rather than textile material

Paper-based disinfectant wipes are excluded and classified under household disinfectants on paper.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

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