Surgical Lubricating Gel from Mexico
A sterile, water-soluble gel used as a lubricant for medical instruments during surgical procedures in human medicine. It reduces friction on body tissues and devices, fitting HTS 3006.70 as a gel preparation explicitly designed for surgical operations per Chapter 30 note 6(i).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify sterility certification and ensure packaging indicates surgical use to avoid reclassification
• Include FDA import alerts documentation; common pitfall is missing lot traceability for recalls
• Label as 'for surgical use only' to comply with Chapter 30 exclusions from soaps or cosmetics