Pharmaceutical Impregnated Gauze Dressing from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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