Veterinary Clinical Sharps from Japan
Needles and syringes used in animal treatments, contaminated with veterinary pharmaceuticals and biological matter, classified as clinical waste including veterinary procedures per chapter note 6(a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include APHIS VS 17-29 import permit for animal-derived waste
• Test for antibiotic residues to comply with FDA medicated feeds regs