New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Disposable Polyester Nonwoven Swabs from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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