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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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