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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.

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.

3808.94.10Higher: 44% vs 42.5%

If not in wipe form but as liquid disinfectants for retail

Liquid or spray disinfectants without wipe substrate classify under the general 'other disinfectants' subheading.

6307.10Lower: 17.8% vs 42.5%

If imported dry without disinfectant impregnation

Unimpregnated microfiber cloths are floorcloths or dishcloths under Chapter 63.

3824.99Lower: 17.5% vs 42.5%

If the impregnating solution is a chemical preparation not primarily disinfectant

Mixtures not qualifying as disinfectants may fall under other chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Document microfiber as a textile wipe (not nonwoven) with supplier specs and fiber content analysis

• Ensure EPA registration for the disinfectant formulation; provide concentration details for alcohol content

• Label packages clearly as 'disinfectant wipes' to support classification over general cleaning wipes