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Sterile Antibiotic Gauze Pad Adhesive from Japan

A bordered adhesive gauze pad coated with polymyxin B and bacitracin for post-operative wounds. Fits HTS 3005.10.10.00 as pharma-impregnated adhesive dressing for surgical 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

• Sterility validation per USP standards; common issue is expiry documentation

• Avoid bulk gauze pitfall under 5601 by retail packing

• Pharma assay reports confirm coating