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Hand Sanitizer Gel with Alcohol

Ethanol-based gel sanitizer killing 99.99% germs, in flip-top retail tubes or bottles. HTS 3808.94.50 covers retail-packed disinfectants for hand use.

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%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

3808.94.50.10Wipes, other than paper wipes or nonwoven wipes, impregnated with alcohol or other disinfectants
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3808.94.50.50Hydrogen peroxide put up in disinfectant preparations for sanitizing or disinfecting surfaces.
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3808.94.50.80Alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing 60 percent or more by weight of ethanol, of a kind described in statistical note 1 to this chapter
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3808.94.50.95Other
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Alternative Classifications

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

3005.90.10.00Lower: 10% vs 30%

If adulterated or medicated versions

Wadding/gauze impregnated with antiseptics classified as medicaments.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 30%

If non-retail bulk gel

Industrial chemical preparations outside retail packing in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• FDA OTC monograph compliance mandatory; provide formulation records

• Gelling agents must not exceed limits to maintain disinfectant classification

• Post-COVID shortage designations may affect duties—check current status

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Lysol Disinfecting Wipes

Pre-moistened wipes containing quaternary ammonium compounds for surface disinfection, packaged in retail tubs or packets. Classified under HTS 3808.94.50 as a disinfectant preparation put up for retail sale to kill bacteria and viruses on household surfaces.

Clorox Bleach Disinfectant Spray

Aerosol spray containing sodium hypochlorite for killing germs on hard surfaces, sold in retail cans. Falls under HTS 3808.94.50 as 'other' disinfectants packaged for retail consumer use.

Dettol Antibacterial Surface Cleanser

Liquid spray with benzalkonium chloride for disinfecting kitchen and bathroom surfaces, in retail trigger bottles. HTS 3808.94.50 covers this as a retail-packed disinfectant preparation.

Pine-Sol Multi-Surface Disinfectant

Pine oil-based cleaner with disinfecting properties against bacteria, packaged in retail spray bottles. Qualifies under HTS 3808.94.50 for retail disinfectants excluding specific pesticide subheadings.

Mr. Clean Antibacterial Foaming Spray

Foaming spray with antibacterial agents for kitchen counters and appliances, in consumer retail cans. HTS 3808.94.50 applies to such 'other' disinfectants for retail sale.

Rubbing Alcohol 70% Isopropyl Disinfectant

70% isopropyl alcohol solution for skin and surface disinfection, bottled for retail pharmacy sale. Falls under HTS 3808.94.50 as a retail disinfectant preparation.