Hydrogel Adhesive Wound Pad with Lidocaine from Japan
An adhesive wound dressing featuring a hydrogel matrix impregnated with lidocaine for pain relief and moist wound healing. It qualifies for HTS 3005.10.10.00 due to its adhesive layer and pharmaceutical analgesic coating for medical retail sale.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document lidocaine concentration to prove pharmaceutical status; avoid pitfalls by distinguishing from plain hydrogel under Chapter 39 plastics
• Require batch certificates for controlled substance traces if applicable
• Package for individual retail to prevent bulk reclassification