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Honey Impregnated Wound Dressing from Japan

Medical grade Manuka honey coated alginate dressings for chronic wound debridement. Classified HTS 3005.90.10.00 as pharmaceutical impregnated due to standardized medical honey with antibacterial properties. Used in hospital wound care protocols.

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

• Document honey as standardized pharmaceutical extract; ensure non-food grade certification; common error is classifying as food product under Chapter 4