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PVDC for Medical Packaging Resin from Japan

Specialty PVDC resin pellets for medical blister packs, 95.2% vinylidene chloride meeting USP standards in primary form. Classified HTS 3904.50.00.00 following chapter polymer predominance rules.

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

• FDA drug master file references required

• Pitfall: Medical device classification if pre-formed