Nylon Flocked Makeup Applicator Swabs
Fine nylon flock tips on wooden or paper stems provide precise, textured application for makeup, cleaners, and nail art, using man-made fibers under 5 mm. HTS 5601.22.00.50 covers these as flocked swabs of textile flock, emphasizing the flock's role over stem material. Ideal for beauty industry precision tasks.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flock is incidental and plastic forms the primary structure
Predominantly plastic swabs are excluded and classified in heading 3926 per chapter exclusions.
If flock is in sheet form impregnated with plastics for industrial wipes
Nonwovens coated or laminated with plastics fall under 5603, not discrete flocked swabs.
If stems are paper and flock minimal, sold as household paper products
Paper-based swabs without dominant textile flock may classify under Chapter 48 toilet/paper articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document flock as the essential character with photos and specs; stems should not dominate classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial wipers, which could shift to 5603 nonwovens
• Comply with cosmetic import regs like FDA labeling if for facial use, separate from tariff classification
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Polyester Flocked Cotton Swabs
These swabs feature a polyester flock coating on the tips, made from man-made textile fibers not exceeding 5 mm in length, applied to a cotton stem for gentle application. They are classified under HTS 5601.22.00.50 as flocked swabs of man-made fibers, distinct from plastic articles in heading 3926. Primarily used for cosmetics, cleaning, and medical swabbing where texture is key.
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.
Polypropylene Flocked Medical Specimen Swabs
Polypropylene flock on flexible stems collects specimens with superior absorption, using man-made fibers under 5 mm for nasal/oral sampling. HTS 5601.22.00.50 applies to these non-plastic textile flocked swabs. Used in labs and clinics pre-packaged non-sterile.
Viscose Flocked Artist Brush Swabs
Viscose rayon flock mimics soft brush tips for paint mixing, staining, and detailing in crafts, with wood handles. As man-made fiber flock articles ≤5 mm, they fit 5601.22.00.50 excluding plastic paintbrushes. Popular in hobby and restoration kits.
Rayon Flocked Nail Art Detail Swabs
Short rayon flock tips on plastic-free stems for precise nail polish removal and design, absorbing excess without scratching. HTS 5601.22.00.50 captures these man-made flocked textile swabs for beauty. Essential for salon and at-home manicures.
Microfiber Flocked Lint-Free Swabs
Ultra-fine polyester microfiber flock on bamboo for optics and screen cleaning, minimizing residue with man-made fibers <5 mm. 5601.22.00.50 for these textile flocked articles, not plastic lens wipes. Used in photography and device care.