Proctoscope Lubricant Gel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22.5%
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
9903.05.4912.5%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
• 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