Laryngoscope Blade Lubricant from Japan
Thin-film gel for laryngoscope blades in ENT exams and intubations. HTS 3006.70 as lubricant for medical examination instruments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
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
• Non-staining formula docs essential
• Pair with scope imports carefully to avoid set rules
• Biofilm resistance claims strengthen med status