Dental Impression Putty from Japan
Vinyl polysiloxane paste used by dentists for patient bite impressions, packaged in retail cartridges. Falls under HTS 3407.00.40.00 as other dental preparations with plaster basis alternative uses. Sets quickly for accurate molds.
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
• Register with FDA as Class II medical device; provide 510(k) clearance documentation
• Include biocompatibility test results per ISO 10993 to speed customs clearance
• Specify 'for dental use only' to prevent modeling paste amusement misclassification