Foam Dressings with Honey Antimicrobial from Japan
Polyurethane foam pads impregnated with medical-grade Manuka honey as natural pharmaceutical antimicrobial for chronic wounds. Sterile retail packaging for surgical and medical use qualifies under HTS 3005.90.50. Promotes autolytic debridement.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Certify honey as pharmaceutical-grade (not food-grade) via purity testing
• Include clinical efficacy data for honey's medical wound healing claims
• Watch for FDA biologics classification if honey sourced from controlled apitherapy