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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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