Iodine-Impregnated Gauze Poultices from Germany
Gauze pads saturated with povidone-iodine pharmaceutical antiseptic for wound cleaning and infection prevention. Packaged in retail sterile envelopes for medical and veterinary use, under HTS 3005.90.50 as impregnated poultices. Standard for surgical prep.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide iodine release assays to prove pharmaceutical activity for classification
• Veterinary versions need AVMA-compliant labeling if dual-use
• Declare exact iodine content to avoid hazmat shipping classifications