Tariff Concessions

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3005.10 PATCHES, eye, orthoptic
Op. 11.10.1983 Dec. 11.10.1983 - TC 8340528
3005.10 SURGICAL DRAPES, sterile, single use, composed of a plastic film
coated wholly or partly one side with a hypoallergenic adhesive
having a minimum width of NOT less than 15 cm
Op. 30.10.1990 Dec. 13.03.1991 - TC 9009378
3005.10.00 TAPE, ZINC OXIDE, adhesive coated
Op. 07.09.2010 Dec. 29.11.2010 - TC 1041327
3005.10.00 PLASTERS, herbal, adhesive
Op. 12.08.2005 Dec. 28.10.2005 - TC 0510612
3005.10.00 DRESSINGS, wound, sterile, adhesive, put up in a peelable
pouch, having ALL of the following:
(a) conformable, elastomeric hydrophylic, foamed hydrogel
layer facing the wound;
(b) absorbent layer of 2-ply fabric;
(c) polyurethane adhesive layer in contact with layers (a)
and (b);
(d) conformable, waterproof, extensible, breathable,
foam backed layer;
(e) 2 protective release papers in contact with layers (a)
and (c)
Op. 07.07.1993 Dec. 08.10.1993 - TC 9306821
3005.10.00 TAPE, SURGICAL, hypo allergenic, unsterilized, in rolls
Op. 17.05.1996 Dec. 06.09.1996 - TC 9607401
3005.10.00 DRESSINGS, WOUND, being ALL of the following:
(a) transparent hypo-allergenic adhesive coated polyurethane film
(b) waterproof;
(c) gas permeable;
(d) sterile
Op. 12.03.1999 Dec. 28.05.1999 - TC 9901821
3005.10.00 HYDROCOLLOID DRESSINGS, BACTERIAL AND VIRAL BARRIER, moisture
retentive, sterile, waterproof, having a polyurethane film
covering and an adhesive comprising ALL of the following:
(a) sodium carboxymethylcellulose;
(b) pectin;
(c) gelatin
Op. 03.05.1999 Dec. 30.07.1999 - TC 9903006
3005.10.00 DRESSINGS, hypo-allergenic adhesive
Op. 30.09.1999 Dec. 24.12.1999 - TC 9907463
3005.10.00 FABRIC DRESSINGS, comprising woven cloth coated with an
adhesive, and incorporating a non-adherent dressing pad
Op. 16.05.2000 Dec. 21.07.2000 - TC 0004751
3005.10.00 DRESSING KITS, comprising woven cloth OR plastic film coated
with an adhesive, and incorporating a non-adherent dressing pad
Op. 16.05.2000 Dec. 21.07.2000 - TC 0004752
3005.10.00 BANDAGES, ELASTIC ADHESIVE
Op. 16.05.2000 Dec. 21.07.2000 - TC 0004753
3005.10.00 PLASTIC DRESSINGS, comprising a plasticised film coated with an
adhesive, and incorporating a non-adhesive dressing pad
Op. 16.05.2000 Dec. 21.07.2000 - TC 0004756
Item 50 applies unless otherwise stated.

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3005.10.00 DRESSINGS, WOUND, sterile
Op. 25.05.2000 Dec. 11.08.2000 - TC 0004991
3005.10.00 BLISTER KITS, comprising ALL of the following:
(a) adhesive non-woven patches;
(b) non-adherent moisture pads;
(c) adhesive polyethylene foam pressure pads
Op. 14.02.2002 Dec. 06.05.2002 - TC 0201354
3005.10.00 HEAT PLASTERS, impregnated with EITHER of the following:
(a) extracts of plants of the genera arnica and capsicum;
(b) methyl-4-hydroxybenzoat and sorbitol
Op. 18.02.2002 Dec. 10.05.2002 - TC 0201446
3005.90 BANDAGES, elastic, self adhesive, but NOT including bandages which
are adhesive to the skin
Op. 11.10.1983 Dec. 11.10.1983 - TC 8340525
3005.90 WADDING, absorbent cotton, in ANY of the following forms:
(a) dental pellets;
(b) dental pledgets;
(c) dental rolls
Op. 11.10.1983 Dec. 11.10.1983 - TC 8340533
3005.90 STERILE CALCIUM ALGINATE WOUND DRESSING
Op. 18.09.1992 Dec. 04.12.1992 - TC 9209051
3005.90.10 WADDING BALLS, 100% cotton, sterile
Op. 05.05.2009 Dec. 24.07.2009 - TC 0914954
3005.90.10 WADDING, with OR without paper interleaved between layers of
fibre, comprising cotton AND rayon
Op. 19.06.2006 Dec. 08.09.2006 - TC 0610527
3005.90.10 PADDING, UNDERCAST, comprising ALL of the following:
(a) 100% cotton;
(b) crimped finish;
(c) self adherent
Op. 15.03.2001 Dec. 25.05.2001 - TC 0102363
3005.90.10 BANDAGES, absorbent, non-woven
Op. 06.04.2001 Dec. 15.06.2001 - TC 0102969
3005.90.90 GAUZE SPONGES, MEDICAL
Op. 26.08.2013 Dec. 18.11.2013 - TC 1328898
3005.90.90 RESINS, SKIN SEALANT, microbial film, with disposable applicator
Op. 10.01.2007 Dec. 30.03.2007 - TC 0700429
3005.90.90 DRESSINGS, wound, sterile, non-adhering, odour absorbing, being
activated charcoal cloth impregnated with 0.15% by weight of
silver, sealed within a spun-bonded, porous nylon sleeve
Op. 27.05.1993 Dec. 06.09.1993 - TC 9305058
3005.90.90 SURGICAL DISSECTORS AND SPONGES, sterile, x-ray detectable
Op. 15.04.1993 Dec. 23.07.1993 - TC 9305240
3005.90.90 DRESSINGS, wound, sterile, non-adhering, being a knitted rayon
fabric impregnated with 10% povidone-iodine ointment interleaved
with two layers of polyethylene film, put up in a peelable laminated
pouch
Op. 07.07.1993 Dec. 08.10.1993 - TC 9306820
Item 50 applies unless otherwise stated.

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3005.90.90 ADHESION BARRIER, surgical, sterile, absorbable oxidised
regenerated cellulose
Op. 09.07.1993 Dec. 15.10.1993 - TC 9306870
3005.90.90 SYNTHETIC CASTING BANDAGES, orthopaedic, knitted, stretchable,
impregnated with a water activated low tack polyurethane resin
Op. 29.01.1993 Dec. 07.05.1993 - TC 9308128
3005.90.90 WIPES, counter-irritant, put up in packings for retail sale,
containing ALL of the following:
(a) hamamelis water;
(b) glycerin;
(c) benzalkonium chloride
Op. 19.11.1993 Dec. 04.03.1994 - TC 9313303
3005.90.90 DRESSINGS, wound, sterile, non-adhering, transparent, occlusive
hydrogel, having a gel of polyvinyl pyrrolodine preserved by methyl,
ethyl, propyl parabens supported by a polyethylene fusible fibre
scrim and supported on both sides by polyethylene film
Op. 20.09.1996 Dec. 08.01.1998 - TC 9800143
3005.90.90 TAPES, CASTING, ORTHOPAEDIC, synthetic, being knitted stretchable
fibreglass tapes impregnated with a water activated tack-free
polyurethane resin
Op. 27.01.1998 Dec. 15.04.1998 - TC 9800733
3005.90.90 PATTIES OR STRIP, NEUROSURGICAL, rayon, sterile, absorbent, having
BOTH of the following:
(a) an x-ray detectable strip;
(b) capable of being suctioned without aspirating the tissue
Op. 27.01.1998 Dec. 15.04.1998 - TC 9800735
3005.90.90 BANDAGES, being ALL of the following:
(a) 100% cotton;
(b) white OR flesh coloured;
(c) non fraying edges,
but NOT including tubular bandages
Op. 12.03.1999 Dec. 25.08.1999 - TC 9901820
3005.90.90 BANDAGES, being ALL of the following:
(a) stretchable;
(b) conforming OR crepe;
(c) constructed from non-rubber, non-elastomeric fibres;
but NOT including tubular bandages
Op. 10.08.1999 Dec. 22.10.1999 - TC 9905971
3005.90.90 DRESSINGS, HYDROCOLLOID, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, being ALL
of the following:
(a) absorbent;
(b) non-adherent;
(c) conformable;
(d) sterile
Op. 25.01.2000 Dec. 07.04.2000 - TC 0001136
3005.90.90 DRESSINGS, WOUND, STERILE, CONFORMABLE, NON-ADHESIVE, incorporating
an ethylene methyl acrylate film AND a double knit activated carbon
sheet
Op. 07.02.2000 Dec. 14.04.2000 - TC 0001502
3005.90.90 DRESSINGS, WOUND, sterile
Op. 25.05.2000 Dec. 11.08.2000 - TC 0004990
3005.90.90 BANDAGE SYSTEM, FOUR LAYER, comprising ALL of the following:
(a) padding bandage;
(b) conforming dressing;
Item 50 applies unless otherwise stated.

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(c) compression bandage;
(d) flexible cohesive bandage
Op. 25.05.2000 Dec. 11.08.2000 - TC 0004997
3005.90.90 DRESSING, WOUND, non-adhesive
Op. 01.06.2000 Dec. 11.08.2000 - TC 0005230
3005.90.90 COMPRESSION BANDAGES
Op. 28.02.2001 Dec. 25.05.2001 - TC 0102014
3005.90.90 CASTING BANDAGES, PLASTER OF PARIS, in rolls OR folded in layers,
whether OR NOT resin reinforced
Op. 24.09.2001 Dec. 07.12.2001 - TC 0108563
3005.90.90 SKIN CARE PADS, polymer
Op. 10.05.2002 Dec. 26.07.2002 - TC 0203975
3005.90.90 APPLICATORS, NONWOVEN, SKIN BARRIER FILM
Op. 20.09.2002 Dec. 13.12.2002 - TC 0208656
3005.90.90 WIPES, SKIN, NONWOVEN, ADHESIVE REMOVAL
Op. 20.09.2002 Dec. 20.12.2002 - TC 0208657
3005.90.90 DRESSING KITS, comprising ALL of the following:
(a) adhesive dressing;
(b) tourniquet;
(c) gauze swabs;
(d) dressing towel;
(e) surgical tape
Op. 19.08.2004 Dec. 29.10.2004 - TC 0408503
3006.40 CEMENTS, bone reconstruction, two part, methyl methacrylate based
Op. 01.01.1988 Dec. 01.01.1988 - TC 8533648
3006.40 DENTAL CEMENTS, being ANY of the following types:
(a) zinc based;
(b) calcium based;
(c) polycarboxylate;
(d) glass ionomer types 1 and 3
Op. 10.09.1990 Dec. 06.12.1990 - TC 9009246
3006.40 POINTS FOR FILLING DENTAL ROOT CANALS, being ANY of the
following:
(a) silverpoints;
(b) gutta percha points;
(c) paper points
Op. 10.09.1990 Dec. 19.06.1991 - TC 9102353
3006.40.00 PUTTY, SKELETAL, comprising BOTH the following:
(a) tri-calcium phosphate (tcp);
(b) carboxymethylcellulose (cmc)
Op. 18.04.2006 Dec. 07.07.2006 - TC 0606995
3006.40.00 CEMENTS, SKELETAL
Op. 21.08.2006 Dec. 10.11.2006 - TC 0613892
3006.40.00 CEMENTS, bone reconstruction, consists of a two component
capsulated system (alkaline power and polyalk enoic acid), bonds
chemically to bone, metal or previous bonded bone cement
Op. 26.09.1994 Dec. 05.01.1995 - TC 9407828
Item 50 applies unless otherwise stated.

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3006.40.00 CEMENTS, RECONSTRUCTION, consisting of a two component capsulated
system (alkaline powder and polyalk enoic acid), bonds chemically
to previously bonded reconstruction cements, metal or bone
Op. 14.06.1996 Dec. 20.09.1996 - TC 9608981
3006.70.00 GELS, MEDICAL AND/OR PERSONAL STERILE LUBRICANT
Op. 15.07.2013 Dec. 02.10.2013 - TC 1323912
3006.91.00 UROSTOMY APPLIANCES, being ANY of the following:
(a) condom inserts;
(b) thumb clamps;
(c) tubing connectors;
(d) adaptors;
(e) fistula vaginal urine collectors
Op. 01.01.2007 Dec. 07.11.2006 - TC 0614687
3006.91.00 OSTOMY APPLIANCES, being ANY of the following:
(a) ostomy bags;
(b) sets comprising ostomy bag and ANY of the following:
(i) self adhesive discs;
(ii) self adhesive rectangular shapes;
(iii) flanges;
(c) flanges;
(d) plugs
Op. 01.01.2007 Dec. 07.11.2006 - TC 0614688
Item 50 applies unless otherwise stated.