Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages Assorted Sizes from Germany
These flexible fabric adhesive bandages are impregnated with an antiseptic pad containing benzalkonium chloride for wound protection and coated with a medical-grade adhesive layer. They are put up in retail packings for individual consumer use in medical first aid, classifying under HTS 3005.10.5000 as adhesive dressings for retail sale.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the adhesive layer and pharmaceutical impregnation meet FDA requirements for retail medical dressings to avoid reclassification
• Include certificates of analysis for pharmaceutical substances and ensure retail packaging labels fiber content and sterilization status