Disposable Polyester Nonwoven Swabs from China
Lightweight polyester filament nonwovens formed into retail-packaged swabs ≤25 g/m² for cosmetics. HTS 5603.11.00.70 includes these ready-for-use, perforated nonwoven articles for retail distribution.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document swab head weight separately to confirm overall ≤25 g/m² limit
• Stick-only swabs qualify; avoid stick assemblies triggering 9018 medical classification
• Specify 'non-sterile' for cosmetic use versus sterile medical under 3005