PHMB Antimicrobial Gauze Sponge from Japan
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 — 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
• PHMB concentration must be declared (typically 0.2%); biocidal product notification to EPA; avoid textile classification without pharma proof