Cotton Disinfectant Wipes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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