Activated Charcoal Dressings

Gauze dressings impregnated with activated charcoal and silver sulfadiazine for odor control in infected wounds. Retail sterile for medical use under HTS 3005.90.50. Absorbs exudate and bacteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

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3802.90.50Higher: 39.8% vs 10%

If activated carbon imported as chemical adsorbent

Pure activated carbon without medical dressing form in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document charcoal activation process and silver pharma content

β€’ Comply with sorbent material import sterility requirements

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