Chitosan Hemostatic Gauze from Japan
Compressed chitosan impregnated gauze that activates clotting cascade for hemorrhage control. HTS 3005.90.10.00 for pharmaceutical hemostatic agent in bandage form. Military and trauma center applications.
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
• Chitosan source (crustacean vs fungal) affects allergy labeling; shelf life validation critical; not classified as plain hemostat under 3006