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U.S. imports of first-aid boxes and kits (HS 300650) totaled $3.5M in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of First-Aid Boxes and Kits paid $247K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataFDA regulates first-aid kits as medical devices when they contain FDA-cleared components such as wound dressings, antiseptics, or diagnostic items, meaning that the regulatory status of individual kit contents — not just the outer packaging — determines admissibility requirements at entry. China is the leading supplier, followed by Mexico and Egypt, with Israel and Canada also contributing. The assembled nature of these kits creates classification complexity: a kit containing items that individually fall under different HTS headings is classified as a whole under 300650 based on the essential character of its medical-supply contents. Importers should verify that all included components comply with applicable FDA device registration and labeling requirements before shipment.
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209 shipments/mo
FDA considers a first-aid kit a medical device if it contains components — such as sterile wound dressings, tourniquets, or diagnostic strips — that are themselves classified as devices under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. In such cases, the foreign manufacturer or US importer may need to register with FDA, and the kit must bear compliant labeling. Kits containing only general-use items like bandages and antiseptic wipes may face a lower regulatory threshold, but the line is product-specific and should be confirmed with a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel.
Under GRI 3(b), a set put up for retail sale is classified by the component that gives the set its essential character. For a first-aid kit, that is typically the medical-supply contents rather than the box or carrying case. CBP has consistently classified assembled first-aid kits under heading 3006, but importers with non-standard kit compositions — for example, kits that include tools or electronics — should seek a binding ruling to confirm classification before large-volume shipments.
HSChapter 30
Subheading 8 of 9 in heading 3006
Subheading 300650 · $3.5M of $374.2M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3006500000 | First-Aid Boxes and Kits | $3.5M | 6.97% | 67.46% | $247K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3006500000 | First-Aid Boxes and Kits | $1.3M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 95% of it.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
31.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.97%.