2804.21.00.00/Medical Grade Argon Plasma Coagulation Gas/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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