Surgical Sponge Waste from Japan
Cellulose sponges used intraoperatively, soaked in blood and debris, classified as clinical waste from surgical 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
• Radiopaque marker verification prevents retention claims
• Bulk density limits for transport compliance