Tea Tree Oil Coated Foot Fungus Pads
Adhesive pads impregnated with tea tree oil antifungal pharmaceutical for athlete's foot treatment. These retail packs for medical antifungal use are classified under tariff item 3005.90.00 as adhesive plasters 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 |
PGA flags (3)Show detailsHide detailsHCHuman DrugsMay be requiredHCMedical DevicesMay be requiredHCVeterinary DrugsMay be required
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Human Drugs · May be required
May require HC Human Drugs depending on intended use (HC02, HC07, HC31) and Canadian product category (HC05); or intended use (HC01, HC29, HC31) and Canadian product category (HC05, HC06). Matching criteria: Starts With 3005; Starts With 3005. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Medical Devices · May be required
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Starts With 3005. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
- HC
Veterinary Drugs · May be required
May require HC Veterinary Drugs depending on intended use (HC10) and Canadian product category (HC16, HC17); or intended use (HC07, HC11, HC12, HC14, HC29) and Canadian product category (HC16). Matching criteria: Starts With 3005; Starts With 3005. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pads are adhesive but not impregnated
Adhesive dressings without pharmaceutical coating are classified under 3005.10.
If the tea tree oil is for cosmetic rather than therapeutic use
Cosmetic preparations are classified in Chapter 33.
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 tea tree oil is a pharmaceutical substance and the product is for medical use
• Have the retail packaging and product claims ready for customs
• Verify if the product is eligible for duty-free treatment under trade agreements
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