Collodion USP Medical Grade
Pharmaceutical-grade collodion consisting of nitrocellulose dissolved in ether and alcohol, used for wound dressings and artificial skin formation. Classified under HTS 3912.20.00.00 as cellulose nitrates including collodions in primary forms for medical applications. Meets USP standards for purity and volatility.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged as finished pharmaceutical wound dressing
Retail-ready medical preparations shift to Chapter 30 (pharmaceuticals) rather than primary chemical forms.
If flexible collodion with camphor for nail products
Beauty preparations containing collodion classify under Chapter 33 based on cosmetic end use.
If imported as laboratory reagent solution
Diagnostic or lab reagents may fall under composite chemical preparations in 3822.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USP certificate of analysis and FDA import alerts compliance documentation
• Ship as dangerous goods (UN1155) with proper placarding
• Ensure ether/alcohol content declarations for CBP review to avoid reclassification
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