Polypropylene Flocked Medical Specimen Swabs from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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