Iodine-Impregnated Gauze Poultices from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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