Vicryl Sterile Absorbable Suture from Japan
Vicryl sutures are braided, absorbable surgical threads made from polyglactin 910, designed for closing soft tissue wounds in general surgery. They are sterilized and provide reliable tensile strength during the critical healing period before absorption. Classified under HTS 3006.10.01.00 as sterile absorbable surgical suture materials for wound closure.
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
• Obtain FDA 510(k) clearance and provide sterilization validation certificates to confirm compliance with USP standards
• Include lot-specific sterility assurance level (SAL) documentation to avoid CBP holds on medical device imports
• Label packages clearly with expiration dates and absorption profiles to prevent misclassification as non-sterile threads