Medicated Silicone Adhesive Foam Dressing from Japan
A soft silicone-foam adhesive dressing impregnated with honey or silver pharmaceuticals for chronic wound management. HTS 3005.10.10.00 applies to this adhesive article coated with pharma substances for retail surgical purposes.
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
• Classify foam as 'similar article' not plastic per Chapter 39 exclusion; prove pharma coating dominant
• Sterility certs critical; pitfall is bulk foam under 3921
• Retail medical labeling prevents textile or plastic shifts