Lyophilized Human Plasma for Surgical Use from Japan
Lyophilized (freeze-dried) human plasma is dehydrated plasma reconstituted with sterile water for volume replacement in surgery. It provides essential proteins and clotting factors. Classified in HTS 3002.12.00.10 as processed human blood plasma for therapeutic applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include Certificate of Analysis confirming stability post-reconstitution (typically 24 hours)
• Use validated lyophilization process validation docs to prove therapeutic integrity