Activated Charcoal Dressings
Activated charcoal dressings are sterile gauze dressings impregnated with activated charcoal and silver sulfadiazine, designed to control odor and absorb exudate in infected wounds. They are put up in retail packaging for medical use, making them classifiable under tariff item 3005.90.00 as wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles coated with pharmaceutical substances.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the dressings are adhesive and sold as adhesive plasters
Adhesive plasters are specifically classified under subheading 3005.10, while other dressings fall under 3005.90.
If the dressings are opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations
Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations are classified in heading 30.06, not 30.05.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the dressings are sterile and individually packaged for retail sale to qualify for this tariff item
• Have the certificate of origin and product documentation ready for CBSA inspection
• Verify if a medical device licence from Health Canada is required before importation
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