HTS US: 3005.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses a variety of medical and surgical products including wadding, gauze, bandages, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices, and similar articles. These items are typically impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances to provide therapeutic or protective effects. They are often packaged and sold for retail use in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary contexts.
Products under this heading serve key roles in wound care, surgical procedures, and veterinary treatments by providing sterile, absorbent, and medicated coverings.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VI: Pharmaceutical Products (Chapters 29-30)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical products (Headings 3001-3006)
- Heading 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, or put up for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3005.XX.XXXX– Further digits specify the exact type and pharmaceutical treatment of the article.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit heading 3005 is divided into subheadings based on whether the articles have an adhesive layer or not, and on their pharmaceutical impregnation or coating status.
| HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3005.10 | Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer | Products designed to stick to skin or other surfaces, including plasters and adhesive bandages. |
| 3005.10.10.00 | Coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substances | Adhesive dressings treated with medications such as antiseptics or healing agents. |
| 3005.10.50.00 | Other adhesive articles not coated or impregnated pharmacologically | Plain adhesive bandages or similar products without medicinal coatings. |
| 3005.90 | Other wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles | Non-adhesive medical textiles and articles. |
| 3005.90.10.00 | Coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substances | Medicinal gauze, poultices or bandages without adhesive layers, impregnated with pharmaceutical agents. |
| 3005.90.50 | Other non-adhesive articles | General category for non-medicated or untreated gauze, wadding, and bandages. |
| 3005.90.50.10 | Laparotomy sponges | Sterile sponges used during abdominal surgery for absorbing fluids. |
| 3005.90.50.90 | Other non-adhesive articles not elsewhere specified | Various other medical dressings and related articles. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure correct classification, the following items are excluded from this heading:
- Non-medical textiles or gauze not impregnated/coated with pharmaceutical substances and not prepared for medical use.
- Products not intended for retail sale or not designed for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary purposes.
- Articles covered under other pharmaceutical or medical device classifications that do not fit the descriptions here.
Notes
- Compliance and Safety: Products classified under this heading must comply with health and safety regulations for medical devices and pharmaceutical products in the importing country.
- Packaging: Items are often put up in retail packings suitable for end-user consumption, including sterile packaging and labeling.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates for these products may vary depending on the specific subheading and pharmaceutical treatment. Check the current USHTS for applicable tariffs and possible exemptions.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of adhesive dressings coated with antiseptic pharmaceutical substances.US HTS Code:
3005.10.10.00(Adhesive dressings coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substances)Unit of Quantity: Square meters (m²) or each, depending on packaging
General Duty Rate: Refer to current USHTS for specific rates
Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA or relevant medical device regulations, labeling, and import permits.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 3004: Medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses.
- HTS 3006: Pharmaceutical goods specified elsewhere, including veterinary preparations.
- HTS 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences.
