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Hand Sanitizer Gel with Alcohol from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

• 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