Surgical Lubricating Gel
A sterile, water-soluble gel used to lubricate medical instruments during surgical procedures in human medicine. It reduces friction on body tissues and devices, and is put up as a gel preparation designed for use as a lubricant for parts of the body during surgical operations, meeting the definition of tariff item 3006.70.10.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gel is not specifically for insemination of animal semen
Other gel preparations for surgical or examination lubricants fall under the sibling item.
If the gel contains opacifying agents for X-ray exams
Opacifying preparations for X-ray examinations are classified under heading 3006.
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 gel is sterile and labelled as a medical device for surgical use
• Verify that it is not classified as a medicament under headings 3003 or 3004
• Keep certificates of analysis to demonstrate composition if requested by CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 3006.70.10
Ultrasound Coupling Gel
A clear, conductive gel applied between the skin and an ultrasound probe to transmit sound waves during diagnostic imaging. It acts as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments, which is explicitly covered by tariff item 3006.70.10 for chemical or biological preparations for medical diagnosis.
Veterinary Ultrasound Gel
An acoustic gel used for veterinary ultrasound probes, applied to animal skin to transmit sound waves during pregnancy scans or diagnostics. It qualifies as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments in veterinary medicine, falling under tariff item 3006.70.10.