CBP Declares Alcohol Prep Pads Officially Taiwanese Imports
Published Date: 4/3/2025
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Summary
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has officially decided that alcohol prep pads come from Taiwan. This affects importers and sellers who need to know the product’s origin for rules and taxes. The decision is final, so businesses should update their records and plans now to stay on track.
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2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
CBP Final Origin: Taiwan
U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a final determination that the alcohol prep pads at issue are products of Taiwan. This official country-of-origin finding is now final and will be the basis for applying import rules and taxes to those goods.
Importers Must Update Records Now
If you import or sell these alcohol prep pads, you need to update your country-of-origin records and business plans now to reflect the final Taiwan determination so you stay compliant with applicable rules and taxes. The decision is final, so businesses should change their records and plans going forward.
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