Polyester Flocked Cotton Swabs from Canada
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.
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Import Tips
• Verify flock fiber length does not exceed 5 mm and is primarily man-made to avoid reclassification under other wadding headings
• Provide lab tests confirming textile flock composition, as customs may scrutinize distinctions from plastic-tipped swabs in 3926
• Label products clearly as 'textile flocked' to prevent misclassification as plastic articles; include fiber content disclosure