HS code for first aid kit
The U.S. HS code for a first aid kit is usually 3006.50.00.00 (kit), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kit | 3006.50.00.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 3006.50.00.00: Pharmaceutical goods specified in note 4 to this chapter / First-aid boxes and kits
What decides the code
A first aid kit is classified as a first-aid box or kit under heading 3006, specifically 3006.50.00.00.
- The product is a first-aid box or kit, which is named in heading 3006 and covered by note 4 to chapter 30.
- The kit is put up as a set of first aid supplies, so it falls in 3006.50.00.00 rather than under the headings of the individual items inside.
- If the contents were imported separately, each item would take its own heading, so the assembled kit is what moves it to 3006.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the kit under the heading of a single item inside it, such as bandages or dressings, is wrong because the kit as a whole is named in heading 3006.
- Classifying under 3005 is wrong because that heading covers wadding, gauze and similar dressings, not assembled first-aid kits.
- Classifying under 3822 is wrong because that heading covers diagnostic or laboratory reagents, not first-aid supplies.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 3006.50.00.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Kit
- CN 3006 50 00, Free
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a first aid kit?
The U.S. HTS code for a first aid kit is usually 3006.50.00.00 (kit). The first six digits, 3006.50, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a first aid kit from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 3006.50.00.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.