Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer
HS 3005.10.00 (Adhesive dressings and other articles having an adhesive layer) imported from China into Canada carries a total duty of 0%, so it enters duty-free. Import requires Health Canada · Human Drugs (permit or licence); Health Canada · Medical Devices (permit or licence); Health Canada · Veterinary Drugs (permit or licence). Rates are from the CBSA Customs Tariff (2026, edition 2) and agency requirements from CBSA Single Window data, updated 2026-10-12.
Total duty from China
0%
- MFN 0%
- GST 5% (recoverable)
Example: value CAD 10,000 → duty $0 → GST 5% $500 (recoverable) → total $10,500
Compliance checks
Permits and OGD requirements
Health Canada · Human DrugsPermit/licence
Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a Drug Establishment Licence (DEL); each drug needs a DIN; official processing time 250 days.
- Intended use HC01, HC29, HC31 + Product category HC05, HC06
- Intended use HC02, HC07, HC31 + Product category HC05
Health Canada · Medical DevicesPermit/licence
Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL); official processing time 120 days.
- Intended use HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30 + Product category HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14
Health Canada · Veterinary DrugsPermit/licence
Before the first import, the Canadian importer must hold a DEL; each drug needs a DIN; official processing time 250 days.
- Intended use HC07, HC11, HC12, HC14, HC29 + Product category HC16
- Intended use HC10 + Product category HC16, HC17
Drugs need a DIN; importers generally need a Drug Establishment Licence (DEL).
Search DPDNPN product licence required; sites that manufacture, package, label or import need a site licence. See LNHPD.
Search LNHPDStatistical breakdownUse these to check classification
- .10Dressings & sim articles having an adhesive layer, coated/impreg w pharm subs
- .91Adhesive dressings, nes, packaged for retail sale
- .99Wadding, gauze, bandages & sim articles, nes, with adhesive layer, pack ret sale
CBSA 10-digit statistical lines, descriptions from CIMD (2023)
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Data updated: 2026-10-12
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