Polypropylene Flocked Medical Specimen Swabs from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
16.3%
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
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