Terry Cloth Disinfectant Wipes
Absorbent terry cloth wipes impregnated with benzalkonium chloride disinfectant for kitchen and bathroom use. Classified in HTS 3808.94.50.10 for textile-based (non-paper, non-nonwoven) wipes containing disinfectants, packaged for retail sale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If terry-like but produced as nonwoven fabric
Nonwoven fabrics mimicking terry are specifically separated in the tariff.
If scented primarily as air freshener wipes rather than disinfectants
Products with deodorant or freshener function over disinfection go to Chapter 33.
If substrate is plastic film or sheet rather than textile
Plastic-based wipes classify as other plastic plates or sheets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide weave structure certification to distinguish terry cloth from nonwovens
• Include full ingredient list and efficacy claims backed by lab testing for customs verification
• Watch for country-of-origin marking on retail packaging to avoid penalties
Related Products under HTS 3808.94.50.10
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.
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.
Bamboo Fiber Disinfectant Wipes
Woven bamboo viscose fabric wipes loaded with quaternary ammonium disinfectant for personal care surfaces. Classified HTS 3808.94.50.10 for retail disinfectant wipes of textile construction (non-paper/non-nonwoven).
Linen Surface Disinfectant Wipes
Fine linen fabric wipes pre-soaked in alcohol-based disinfectant for glass and mirror cleaning. HTS 3808.94.50.10 applies to these retail disinfectant wipes made from woven linen textile, excluding paper and nonwovens.
Rayon Blend Disinfectant Wipes
Woven rayon-cotton blend wipes impregnated with phenolic disinfectants for medical surface sanitation. These qualify under HTS 3808.94.50.10 as 'other' disinfectant wipes for retail, specifically excluding paper or nonwoven varieties.