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Microfiber Alcohol Wipes from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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