CoSeal Surgical Sealant from Japan
CoSeal is a sterile, absorbable polyethylene glycol-based hydrogel sealant for vascular anastomoses and tissue adhesion during surgery. It polymerizes rapidly upon application and degrades within weeks. Falls under HTS 3006.10.01.00 as sterile tissue adhesive for wound closure.
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
• Provide gelation time test results (<10 seconds) to confirm surgical usability and proper classification
• Refrigerate at 2-8°C and document temperature excursions to maintain dual-syringe applicator functionality
• Avoid misdeclaration by specifying exact PEG molecular weights distinguishing from industrial adhesives