Silver-Impregnated Antimicrobial Gauze Bandages

Non-stick gauze pads coated with silver ions as antimicrobial pharmaceutical agent to prevent infection in burns and wounds. Retail packaged in sterile envelopes for medical and veterinary use. HTS 3005.90.50.90 covers such pharma-impregnated bandages.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Same rate: 10%

If medicinal medicated wadding not bandage-form

Unformed medicated wadding may classify under 3004 as unmixed medicaments.

5603.94Same rate: 10%

If sold in bulk without pharma coating

Impregnated nonwovens without retail pharma packing go to Chapter 56.

3006.30Same rate: 10%

If sterile opacifying preparation for X-ray

Diagnostic-impregnated items shift to specific 3006.30.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide silver ion concentration assays; EPA/FDA overlap scrutiny for antimicrobial claims

Avoid bulk packaging declarations—must show retail-ready form for Chapter 30 eligibility

Include veterinary use labeling if dual-purpose to broaden market without reclassification

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