Collodion USP Medical Grade
Collodion USP Medical Grade is a pharmaceutical-grade solution of nitrocellulose in a mixture of ether and alcohol. It is used in medical applications such as wound dressings and artificial skin formation. As a cellulose nitrate in primary form (solution), it falls under tariff item 3912.20.00.
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 packaged for retail sale as a medical preparation
Preparations for medical or surgical purposes may be classified in Chapter 30.
If the solvent weight exceeds 50% of the solution weight
Solutions of cellulose nitrate in volatile organic solvents fall under heading 32.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is properly labelled as pharmaceutical-grade and include a certificate of analysis
• Verify that the ether/alcohol solvent content does not trigger classification under Chapter 29 or 32
• Declare the product as a solution of cellulose nitrate in primary form
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