Medical Gel Positioning Pad from Japan
Polyurethane gel pad used for patient positioning during surgical procedures to prevent pressure ulcers. Classified in HTS 3926.90.99.50 as a medical positioning pad made of plastics. Provides support and cushioning in operating rooms.
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
• Provide biocompatibility test results per ISO 10993 standards
• Label with exact gel composition to confirm plastic polymer predominance
• Avoid misdeclaration as furniture padding, which shifts to 9404