Medical Grade Argon Plasma Coagulation Gas from China
Sterile, ultra-pure argon gas in disposable cartridges for argon plasma coagulation (APC) devices used in endoscopy to control bleeding. Classified in HTS 2804.21.00.00 as pure argon rare gas, provided not pre-mixed or in final medical devices.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include FDA import alerts check and USP purity standards documentation; sterile packaging requires special handling declarations
• Pitfall: May require 510(k) if considered device component