Polypropylene Flocked Medical Specimen Swabs from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Separate sterile from non-sterile shipments; sterility triggers 3005 classification
• Test flock absorption/release properties if challenged, as this supports textile flock claim
• Ensure no rubber/plastic lamination on flock, per Chapter 56 notes excluding 5603