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Clorox Disinfecting Spray

Aerosol spray containing sodium hypochlorite for killing germs on household surfaces, sold in retail trigger bottles. Falls under HTS 3808.94.50.95 as an 'other' disinfectant preparation packaged for retail sale, excluding specific chemical formulations in prior subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+37.5%42.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2815.12.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 42.5%

If imported as bulk sodium hypochlorite solution

Pure chemical preparations not put up for retail fall under inorganic chemicals in Chapter 28.

3808.61.50.00Lower: 25% vs 42.5%

If containing listed goods like malathion

Subheadings 3808.61-3808.69 apply if includes specific insecticides per subheading notes.

8424.89.90.00Lower: 40% vs 42.5%

If part of a mechanical sprayer device

Devices for projecting liquids classify as machinery if not primarily chemical preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare exact concentration of active disinfectants on commercial invoice to prevent reclassification

• Ensure child-resistant packaging for retail sprays to comply with CPSC regulations