PHMB Antimicrobial Gauze Sponge from Canada
4x4 inch gauze sponges impregnated with polyhexamethylene biguanide (PHMB) for wound cleansing. HTS 3005.90.10.00 classification for pharmaceutical antimicrobial coating preventing biofilm formation. Standard in surgical prep kits.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• PHMB concentration must be declared (typically 0.2%); biocidal product notification to EPA; avoid textile classification without pharma proof