Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use

HS v2017 Code: 3005

About wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use

HS code 3005 covers a range of medical and surgical products, including wadding, gauze, bandages, dressings, and adhesive plasters. These items are essential for the healthcare industry, providing critical materials for wound care, first aid, and other medical applications. The production and trade of these products play a significant role in the global medical supply chain, ensuring the availability of necessary supplies for healthcare providers and consumers.

Production process

The production of goods under HS code 3005 typically involves a combination of textile manufacturing and pharmaceutical processing techniques. Wadding and gauze are often produced through weaving or knitting processes, while dressings and adhesive plasters may be assembled using specialized machinery. Impregnation or coating with pharmaceutical substances is a crucial step, requiring careful control of formulations and application methods to ensure the desired properties and efficacy of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of HS code 3005 items include various textile materials, such as cotton, synthetic fibers, and nonwoven fabrics. Pharmaceutical ingredients, such as antiseptics, analgesics, and other active compounds, are also essential. Additionally, manufacturers may require specialized equipment, such as coating machines, sterilization facilities, and packaging lines, to ensure the quality and safety of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 3005 are medical and surgical supplies, including 3005 (Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use). These products are consumed by various healthcare providers, including hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies, as well as individual consumers for personal use. The outputs of HS code 3005 may also be used as inputs for other medical and pharmaceutical products, such as 3006 Pharmaceutical goods specified in Note 4 to this Chapter.

Family tree for wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/30'>30: Pharmaceutical products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3005'>3005: Wadding, gauze, bandages (dressings, adhesive plasters, poultices), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances or in forms or packings for retail sale, for medical, surgical or veterinary use</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3001'>3001: Glands and other organs (extracts, secretions thereof) for organo-therapeutic uses, dried, powdered or not; heparin and its salts; other human or animal substances for therapeutic or prophylactic uses n.e.c.</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3002'>3002: Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3003'>3003: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) of two or more constituents mixed together for therapeutic or prophylactic use not in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3004'>3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/3006'>3006: Pharmaceutical goods</a>"]

    B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300510'>300510: Dressings, adhesive; and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/300590'>300590: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles; (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale</a>"]


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