Acrylic Flocked Precision Cleaning Swabs

These swabs use short acrylic textile flock for lint-free cleaning of electronics, optics, and jewelry, with bamboo stems. Classified in 5601.22.00.50 for man-made fiber flock articles, they prioritize the flocked tip's textile nature over other components. Common in tech maintenance kits.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.3%+35.0%41.3%
🇲🇽Mexico6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇨🇦Canada6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇩🇪Germany6.3%+10.0%16.3%
🇯🇵Japan6.3%+10.0%16.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

3926.90.65Lower: 14.2% vs 41.3%

If for semiconductor/electronics cleaning if plastic construction

Plastic swabs designed for cleanroom electronics are specifically in 3926.90.6500.

5601Same rate: 41.3%

If synthetic fibers exceed 5 mm or not flocked format

Longer textile fibers or wadding without flock structure go to 5601.10 for vegetable fiber wadding.

8473.30Lower: 35% vs 41.3%

If imported as parts of automated cleaning machinery

Swabs as components/end-use parts for machinery classify under Chapter 84 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include material safety data sheets proving flock is textile fibers ≤5 mm, not plastic dust

Declare as 'flocked textile swabs' on entry docs to distinguish from plastic semiconductor swabs

Watch for ESD-safe variants; conductive additives don't change HTS if flock remains primary

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