Pathogen-Contaminated Swabs from Japan
Cotton-tipped applicators used for viral sampling (e.g., COVID tests), saturated with respiratory secretions, as clinical waste from diagnostic medical procedures.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare under Category A or B infectious substances per IATA if viable pathogens present
• Lab reports confirming pathogen type aid customs classification
• Unused swabs are 5601.22; contamination shifts to waste