Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) · NCM-SIM code · HS 3005.90
3005.90.12.000: Gauze, bandages and dressings (non-adhesive): De copolímeros de ácido glicólico y ácido láctico
Gauze, bandages and dressings (non-adhesive)
✓ Can be used in a customs declaration Data: Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), in force from 24 October 2026 · checked on 24 October 2026
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- 3005 GUATAS, GASAS, VENDAS Y ARTÍCULOS ANÁLOGOS (POR EJEMPLO: APÓSITOS, ESPARADRAPOS, SINAPISMOS), IMPREGNADOS O RECUBIERTOS DE SUSTANCIAS FARMACÉUTICAS O ACONDICIONADOS PARA LA VENTA AL POR MENOR CON FINES MÉDICOS, QUIRÚRGICOS, ODONTOLÓGICOS O VETERINARIOS.
- 3005.90 Los demás
- 3005.90.1 Apósitos reabsorbibles
- 3005.90.12.000 De copolímeros de ácido glicólico y ácido láctico
What you pay
Importing into Argentina
Customs duty only: import VAT, other taxes and trade defence duties of this country are not covered here, and the duty calculator works only with the EU, Türkiye, US and UK tariffs.
Same subheading in other tariffs
3005.90 Wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: other
UK Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
EU Free Third-country duty 4 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free Third-country duty 10 tariff lines 
USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Mexico 15% – 20% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 17.5% 
Brazil Free – 10.8% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines · average 6.5% 
Peru 6% General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 6 tariff lines 
GCC Free General (MFN) 5 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
North Macedonia Free General (MFN) 4 tariff lines 
Nigeria Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line Argentina lines: 3005.90
- 3005.90.11.000GUATAS, GASAS, VENDAS Y ARTÍCULOS ANÁLOGOS: los demás, apósitos reabsorbibles, de ácido poliglicólico
- 3005.90.12.000De copolímeros de ácido glicólico y ácido láctico
- 3005.90.19.000GUATAS, GASAS, VENDAS Y ARTÍCULOS ANÁLOGOS: los demás, apósitos reabsorbibles, los demás
- 3005.90.20.000Campos quirúrgicos de telas sin tejer
- 3005.90.90.100Artículos impregnados o recubiertos de sustancias farmacéuticas, de uso humano (R.2014/93 ex-ANA)
- 3005.90.90.211Otros, de uso humano (R.G.30/97 AFIP): gasas, esterilizadas
- 3005.90.90.212Otros, de uso humano (R.G.30/97 AFIP): gasas, sin esterilizar
- 3005.90.90.221Otros, de uso humano (R.G.30/97 AFIP): vendas, esterilizadas
- 3005.90.90.222Otros, de uso humano (R.G.30/97 AFIP): vendas, sin esterilizar
- 3005.90.90.290Otros, de uso humano (R.G.30/97 AFIP): los demás
- 3005.90.90.300GUATAS, GASAS, VENDAS Y ARTÍCULOS ANÁLOGOS: los demás, algodón hidrófilo
- 3005.90.90.900GUATAS, GASAS, VENDAS Y ARTÍCULOS ANÁLOGOS: los demás
Binding rulings for similar goods
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
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- 600015817 HMRC
10pk non-adherent dressing pads that are nonwoven and not coated or impregnated with any pharmaceutical product. Consists of: 3pc - 100 x 100mm, 3pc - 75 x 75mm, 4pc - 40 x 50mm. In a box.
- 600013957 HMRC
A topical silicone gel or spray for the treatment of scars on human skin. Ingredients include polysiloxanes and silicone dioxide. Designed to improve the appearance of hypertrophic or keloid scars, including surgical scars (including C-section), cosmetic surgery scars, burn scars and children’s…
8 rulings in total for this code
Legal notes
In the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM), 3005.90.12.000 is one of 12 lines under subheading 3005.90, wadding, gauze, bandages and similar articles: other.
The extra-zone duty (AEC) is free, and quantities are declared in KILOGRAMO.
For the same subheading, the UK duty is free, the EU duty is free, the Türkiye duty is free, the US duty is free, the Canada duty is free, the Mexico duty is 15%–20%, the Brazil duty is 0%–10.8%, the Peru duty is 6%, the New Zealand duty is free, the Japan duty is free, the Taiwan duty is free, the GCC duty is free, the Switzerland duty is free, the Norway duty is free, the North Macedonia duty is free and the Nigeria duty is free.
Argentina imported goods of subheading 3005.90 worth US$5m in 2024; the largest supplier was China.
Questions and answers
What is the Argentina import duty for NCM-SIM code 3005.90.12.000?
The extra-zone duty (AEC) in the Argentine Tariff (NCM-SIM) is free; the supplementary unit is KILOGRAMO. This page shows the rate as published by the national source and, where the source publishes them, preferential rates: choose the country of origin to see them. Trade defence duties and VAT are not covered.
Where does Argentina import these goods from?
For subheading 3005.90 as a whole, the largest supplier in 2024 was China (US$3m).
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.