Folded Sterile Laparotomy Sponge 4x8 Inch from Japan
Sterile 4x8 inch gauze sponge folded into a compact shape for efficient packing and deployment in laparotomy surgeries, coated with pharmaceutical absorbency enhancers. Sold in retail packs of 5 for medical facilities. Qualifies for HTS 3005.90.50.10 as a specialized, medicated surgical sponge.
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
• Specify folding configuration in technical specs to differentiate from plain gauze during customs review
• Avoid overpacking; retail quantities prevent shift to bulk textile headings