HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3005.10 – Dressings, adhesive; and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes
HS code 3005.10 is the 6-digit subheading for dressings, adhesive, and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes. It is used for adhesive bandages, surgical tapes, medical plasters, blister plasters and liquid bandages.
What HS 3005.10 covers
This HS code covers adhesive dressings and other articles with an adhesive layer, specifically packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary purposes. This category includes a wide range of everyday medical consumables essential for wound care, minor injury management, and securing medical devices. The international trade involves manufacturers specializing in medical supplies, distributing to pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and directly to consumers. Key considerations for these products include the quality of the adhesive (hypoallergenic, strong yet gentle), material breathability, sterility, and ease of application. The market is driven by general healthcare needs, consumer convenience, and advancements in materials science for improved wound healing and patient comfort.
- Covers
- Adhesive bandages
- Surgical tapes
- Medical plasters
- Blister plasters
- Liquid bandages
- Wound closure strips
- Transdermal patches (non-medicated)
- Examples
- Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages
- Nexcare Waterproof Bandages
- Leukoplast Surgical Tape
- Compeed Blister Plasters
- Steri-Strip Skin Closures
Codes often confused with 3005.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 300590 (non-adhesive dressings or impregnated dressings) or 382499 (certain chemical preparations for medical use, if the adhesive itself is the primary active component).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300510, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300510 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $982M 16% of world exports
- 2 United States $765M 13% of world exports
- 3 Germany $602M 10% of world exports
World total: $6.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.1B 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $618M 11% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $377M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $5.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 3005.10 6
Brazil splits HS 3005.10 into 6 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 3005.10.10 Medicated adhesive dressingsImpregnados ou recobertos de substâncias farmacêuticas
- 3005.10.20 Transparent adhesive surgical dressingsCurativos (pensos) cirúrgicos que permitem a observação direta de feridas
- 3005.10.30 Waterproof adhesive dressings for mucosaCurativos (pensos) impermeáveis aplicáveis sobre mucosas
- 3005.10.40 Adhesive colostomy dressings with obturatorCurativos (pensos) com obturador próprios para colostomia (cones obturadores)
- 3005.10.50 Adhesive wound-closure dressings with zipperCurativos (pensos) com fecho de correr próprios para fechar ferimentos
- 3005.10.90 Other adhesive dressings and articlesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 30.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3005.10
What is HS code 300510?
HS code 300510 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Dressings, adhesive; and other articles having an adhesive layer, packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary purposes. This HS code covers adhesive dressings and other articles with an adhesive layer, specifically packed for retail sale for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary purposes. This category includes a wide range of everyday medical consumables essential for wound care, minor injury management, and securing medical devices. The international trade involves manufacturers specializing in medical supplies, distributing to pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and directly to consumers. Key considerations for these products include the quality of the adhesive (hypoallergenic, strong yet gentle), material breathability, sterility, and ease of application. The market is driven by general healthcare needs, consumer convenience, and advancements in materials science for improved wound healing and patient comfort.
What products fall under HS code 300510?
Adhesive bandages, Surgical tapes, Medical plasters, Blister plasters, Liquid bandages, Wound closure strips, Transdermal patches (non-medicated)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300510?
Can be confused with 300590 (non-adhesive dressings or impregnated dressings) or 382499 (certain chemical preparations for medical use, if the adhesive itself is the primary active component).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300510?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300510 in UN Comtrade data were China ($982M, 16% of world exports), the United States ($765M) and Germany ($602M). World exports came to about $6.0B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 300510?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300510 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.1B, 18% of world imports), Germany ($618M) and the Netherlands ($377M). World imports came to about $5.9B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 300510 structured?
HS code 300510 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300510?
Brazil splits HS code 300510 into 6 NCM codes: 3005.10.10 (Medicated adhesive dressings), 3005.10.20 (Transparent adhesive surgical dressings), 3005.10.30 (Waterproof adhesive dressings for mucosa), 3005.10.40 (Adhesive colostomy dressings with obturator), 3005.10.50 (Adhesive wound-closure dressings with zipper), 3005.10.90 (Other adhesive dressings and articles). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.