3005.10.10.00 - Coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substances

This HTS classification, 3005.10.10.00, specifically covers adhesive dressings and similar articles that possess an adhesive layer, and are either coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substances. The defining characteristic here is the presence of an adhesive component that allows the article to be affixed to the body for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary purposes. Examples within this category include adhesive bandages, medical tapes with pharmaceutical coatings, and wound dressings that are designed to adhere to the skin and deliver therapeutic agents.

In contrast to its sibling category, 3005.10.50.00, which encompasses "Other" adhesive dressings and articles with an adhesive layer that *do not* meet the criteria of being coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substances, this classification is solely for those products where a pharmaceutical element is integral to their function or composition. The distinction hinges on the inclusion of medicinal or therapeutic agents within or upon the adhesive article.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories under 3005.10.10.00. Therefore, classification into this specific code relies entirely on fulfilling the criteria of being an adhesive dressing or similar article that is coated or impregnated with pharmaceutical substances. The ultimate purpose of these goods is for medical application, aiming to protect wounds, deliver medication, or provide support, all while maintaining adhesion to the body.