Method All-Purpose Hand Sanitizer Gel

Plant-based scented gel hand sanitizer with 65% ethanol in 3.4 oz tubes, marketed for retail consumer use. Falls under 3808.94.50.80 for its ethanol-dominant disinfectant formula per statistical note 1 of the chapter. Provides moisturizing benefits alongside germ protection.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+25.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico5%5%
🇨🇦Canada5%5%
🇩🇪Germany5%5%
🇯🇵Japan5%5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3401.30.50.00Higher: 35% vs 30%

If organic surface-active product with low alcohol

Soap-based sanitizers under 10% active surfactants classify in heading 3401, not disinfectants.

3824.99.39Higher: 35% vs 30%

If chemical mixture for institutional cleaning

Non-retail preparations shift to general chemical mixtures outside disinfectant headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide GC-MS analysis for ethanol purity; comply with TSCA for plant-derived additives

Watch for reclassification if gel base dominates (to 3401)

Retail packing must be consumer-ready with instructions

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