Povidone-Iodine Adhesive Island Dressing from Japan
An island-style adhesive dressing with a central pad impregnated with povidone-iodine antiseptic for surgical incision care. Classified in HTS 3005.10.10.00 for its adhesive layer and pharmaceutical antiseptic impregnation in retail medical forms.
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
• Test for iodine stability as unmixed product per Chapter note 3(a); document pharma purity
• Avoid exclusion as 3301 distillate; prove medical bandage purpose
• Individual sterile packs aid customs verification