Neomycin Gauze Strip Adhesive from Japan
A narrow adhesive gauze strip coated with neomycin ointment for sutured wounds and surgical sites. Falls under HTS 3005.10.10.00 as an adhesive medical article impregnated with antibiotic pharmaceuticals for retail veterinary or human use.
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
• Confirm gauze meets 'similar articles' via fiber content; exclude Chapter 30(a) food-like preps
• Retail packing prevents heading 5601 wadding classification