Terry Cloth Disinfectant Wipes from Japan
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.
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
• 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