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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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