Seprafilm Adhesion Barrier from Japan
Seprafilm is a sterile, bioresorbable membrane composed of hyaluronate carboxymethylcellulose sodium and dextran, applied post-surgery to prevent peritoneal adhesions. Fully absorbed in 30 days. HTS 3006.10.01.00 includes sterile surgical adhesion barriers.
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%
Import Tips
• Maintain 15-30°C storage with humidity control to preserve membrane integrity
• Provide in vitro degradation studies confirming barrier function for 7 days
• Handle as biohazardous material if containing residual manufacturing solvents