PHMB Antimicrobial Gauze Sponge from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• PHMB concentration must be declared (typically 0.2%); biocidal product notification to EPA; avoid textile classification without pharma proof