Adhesive Bandage Strips with Antibiotic Ointment from Mexico
Sterile adhesive bandage strips pre-impregnated with antibiotic ointment like bacitracin for preventing infection in minor cuts and scrapes. These are put up in retail packings for medical use, coated with pharmaceutical substances, classifying them under HTS 3005.90.50 as impregnated dressings. They are designed for direct consumer application in first aid.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Verify pharmaceutical impregnation content via lab testing to confirm classification under Chapter 30, avoiding reclassification to Chapter 56 textile waddings
• Include certificates of sterility and pharmaceutical registration from FDA for smooth customs clearance
• Label retail packaging clearly with drug facts, active ingredients, and expiration dates to meet FDA import requirements