U.S. imports of First-Aid Boxes and Kits (HS 300650) totaled $2.9M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of First-Aid Boxes and Kits paid $324K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. First-Aid Boxes and Kits imports of $2.9M in August 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.3M.
Last updated: August 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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168 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 8 of 9 in heading 3006
Subheading 300650 · $2.9M of $357.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $39.8M of First-Aid Boxes and Kits and exported $41.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3006500000 | First-Aid Boxes and Kits | $2.9M | 11.35% | 92.42% | $324K |
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 | $1.4M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Egypt together supply 90% of it. Egypt pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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destination
entry
rate provision · imports
7.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.35% of imports for consumption.