X-Ray Detectable Laparotomy Sponge 6x6 Inch from Mexico
A 6x6 inch laparotomy sponge embedded with an X-ray detectable radiopaque thread to prevent retention during surgery. Coated with pharmaceutical antimicrobials and folded for optimal absorbency, this product is classified under tariff item 3005.90.00 as gauze impregnated with pharmaceutical substances.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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
Import Tips
• Confirm the radiopaque thread does not affect the classification as a dressing
• Keep sterilization and packaging documentation for CBSA review
• Check if the antimicrobial coating is a pharmaceutical substance under Canadian regulations