Proctoscope Lubricant Gel from Germany
Sterile, viscous gel designed to ease insertion of proctoscopes during colorectal exams. Classified in HTS 3006.70 as a medical lubricant for surgical or examination instruments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require endoscope-compatibility specs in import docs
• Avoid mixing with opacifying agents to prevent 3006 note 6(d) shift
• Document single-use packets for compliance