3005Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles
HTS Code 3005 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesPharmaceutical productsWadding, 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: in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule — covering 2 sub-classifications.
Tariff updates
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- Oct 16, 2026 · CBP guidanceCBP issues HSU 2625 with Section 232 pharmaceutical updates and CPSC flag changes
- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
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Relevant HTS Notes
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What does HTS code 3005 cover?
HTS code 3005 covers wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles (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:), classified under Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical products) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. There are 2 more specific sub-classifications under this code.
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