HS Code 300590: Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles; (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale

Q: Is HS code 300590 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 300590 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 300590 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 300590?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 300590.

What is HS Code 300590

HS Code 300590 covers Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles; (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale. It is a 6-digit subheading — the deepest level of the international HS — within: · Section VI — Products of the chemical or allied industries · Chapter 30 — Pharmaceutical products · Heading 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. At 6 digits, this code is the same in every HS-adopting country. From digit 7 onward, each country extends it.

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What does HS Code 300590 Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles; (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale Cover?

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 30

Pharmaceutical products

HS Code 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

HS Code 300590

Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles; (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale

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What HS Codes for Pharmaceuticals Do Not Cover

Chapter 30 covers medicaments, dressings, sutures, and pharmaceutical goods. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Foods, dietary supplements, and herbal teas (not medicated)

Chapters 21, 22

Cosmetics with medicinal claims but no therapeutic active

Chapter 33

Diagnostic equipment and medical instruments

Chapter 90

Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)

Chapter 29

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Top Trading Countries for Medicated Gauze and Bandages HS 300590

Mexico

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United States of America

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India

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Colombia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 300590?

HS code 300590 covers Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles; (excluding adhesive dressings), impregnated or coated with pharmaceutical substances, packaged for retail sale under the WCO Harmonized System. It belongs to Chapter 30 (Pharmaceutical products), Heading 3005, and represents the most specific level of classification that is harmonized internationally.

Is HS code 300590 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 300590 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 300590?