Method All-Purpose Hand Sanitizer Gel from Mexico
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.
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
• 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