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Description of the goodsClassification(CN code)Reasons
(1)(2)(3)

Eye-care product (ophthalmic solution) composed of the following ingredients:

  • Active Ingredient: Polyvinyl alcohol (lubricant) 1,4 %,

  • Other ingredients:

    • sodium chloride (tonicity agent)

    • sodium dihydrogenphosphate (buffering agent)

    • disodium hydrogenphosphate (buffering agent)

    • benzalkonium chloride (preservative)

    • disodium edetate (chelating agent)

    • hydrochloric acid (pH adjuster)

    • sodium hydroxide (pH adjuster)

    • purified water, q.s to 100 % (vehicle)

The product is put up for retail sale (15 ml dropper bottle) with indications on dosage and use.

3004 90 19

Classification is determined by the provisions of General Rules 1 and 6 for the interpretation of the Combined Nomenclature and by the wording of CN codes 3004, 3004 90 and 3004 90 19.

The product is prepared and put up for therapeutic use as a lubricant and artificial tear in dry-eye and other ocular irritation syndromes.

The preparation is not for use as a contact lens or artificial eye solution of heading 3307.