Nexcare Waterproof Flexible Clear Adhesive Bandages

Clear, waterproof adhesive bandages with a non-stick pad coated in bacitracin ointment for infection prevention, featuring a strong adhesive layer for medical wound care. Packaged in retail boxes for surgical and home use, fitting HTS 3005.10.5000 criteria for adhesive dressings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3005.10.10Same rate: 10%

If specifically medicated plasters

If primarily a transdermal medicated plaster rather than wound dressing, it may classify under the specific subheading.

3910.00.00Higher: 38% vs 10%

If plastic adhesive strips without pharma coating

Silicone or plastic-based adhesives without pharmaceutical substances are polymers of Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm waterproofing does not alter pharmaceutical impregnation; test for solubility in classification rulings

Provide documentation proving 'retail sale' packing with measured units to distinguish from bulk imports

Avoid misdeclaration as sterile surgical items, which could lead to 3006 classification