Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages Assorted Sizes from Japan
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 — 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
• 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