HTS Codes / Chapter 30

3006.70.00.00

Gel preparations designed to be used in human or veterinary medicine as a lubricant for parts of the body for surgical operations or physical examinations or as a coupling agent between the body and medical instruments

Duty rates

General (MFN)

5%

Special programs

Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL, JO,K,KR,MA,OM, P,PA,PE,S,SG)

Column 2 (non-MFN)

25%

Unit of quantity

kg

“General” applies to imports from most trading partners under normal trade relations. “Special” lists products eligible for reduced or duty-free treatment under programs like GSP, USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or individual free-trade agreements. “Column 2” applies to imports from countries without normal trade relations (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Chapter 30

Pharmaceutical products (Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries)