Medical Grade Argon Plasma Coagulation Gas from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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