Cotton Disinfectant Wipes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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