Pharmaceutical Impregnated Gauze Dressing from Japan
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 — 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
• 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