Germ-X Original Hand Sanitizer from Mexico
A clear pump-spray hand sanitizer with 62% ethanol, designed for quick-drying application and available in 8 oz retail bottles. Classified under 3808.94.50.80 due to its high ethanol content and retail packaging as a disinfectant for direct consumer use per statistical note 1. It effectively kills 99.99% of germs without water.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include laboratory analysis certificate proving ethanol ≥60% by weight; ensure child-resistant packaging for retail classification
• Avoid misdeclaration as medicinal product which requires FDA approval instead of EPA
• Check for proper disinfected/active ingredient labeling per 40 CFR 156