Antibiotic Impregnated Adhesive Bandage from Japan
A sterile adhesive bandage coated with antibiotic ointment like bacitracin or neomycin to prevent infection in minor cuts and scrapes. It falls under HTS 3005.10.10.00 because it is an adhesive dressing impregnated with pharmaceutical substances for medical purposes, specifically designed for retail sale in individual packaging.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify pharmaceutical content documentation from manufacturer to confirm coating meets 'pharmaceutical substance' criteria under Chapter 30 notes
• Include certificates of sterility and FDA equivalence for clearance; common pitfall is misclassifying as simple textile under Chapter 30 exclusions
• Label packs clearly for retail medical use to avoid reclassification as bulk wadding