Pharmaceutical Impregnated Gauze Dressing

Sterile gauze pads coated with antimicrobial silver ions for wound infection prevention. Classified under HTS 3005.90.10.00 as gauze impregnated with pharmaceutical substances for medical wound care. Not a simple bandage but specifically treated for therapeutic effect.

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.

3005.90.50Same rate: 10%

If not containing active pharmaceutical ingredients

Plain wadding/gauze without pharmaceutical impregnation falls under 'other' subheading

5601.21.00Higher: 38.6% vs 10%

If imported as bulk untreated wadding

Absorbent wadding of textile materials without pharma treatment classified by material composition

3004.90Same rate: 10%

If considered medicated dressing for retail veterinary sale

Veterinary medicaments in dosage form may shift to Chapter 30 heading 3004

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify pharmaceutical substance documentation from manufacturer; ensure sterile packaging meets FDA import requirements; common pitfall is misclassifying as plain medical gauze under 3005.90.5090

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