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Two-Piece Colostomy Pouch System from Japan

A two-piece ostomy system consisting of a pre-cut adhesive skin barrier wafer and detachable colostomy pouch for easy changing. Identifiable for colostomy via flange coupling mechanism. Classified in HTS 3006.91.00.00 as ostomy appliances.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

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

• Document compatibility between wafer and pouch to prove set integrity

• Avoid splitting shipments of components to prevent reclassification

• Comply with EU MDR if transshipping for biocompatibility