U.S. import tariffs · heading 3005

Heading 3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters…

Every line of heading 3005 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.

Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (for example, dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or put up in forms or packings for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes

Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical products. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.

Not always the total: additional chapter 99 duties (such as Section 232 or Section 301), antidumping or countervailing duties may apply depending on the country of origin. See recent chapter 99 changes →

Tariff lines

HTS codeOfficial descriptionGeneral rate
3005.10Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer:
3005.10.10.00Coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substancesFree
3005.10.50.00OtherFree
3005.90Other:
3005.90.10.00Coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substancesFree
3005.90.50OtherFree
3005.90.50.10Laparotomy sponges
3005.90.50.90Other

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  • 3005.10.0000ADHESIVE DRESSINGS AND OTHER ARTICLES HAVING AN ADHESIVE LAYER
  • 3005.90.0000WADDING, GAUZE, BANDAGES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, IMPREGNATED OR COATED WITH PHARMACEUTICAL SUBSTANCES FOR MEDICAL, SURGICAL ETC PURPOSES NE SOI

Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.

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