Rubber Prostate Massagers from Japan
Vulcanized rubber probes for medical prostate examination and therapeutic massage. Classified as pharmaceutical articles under HTS 4014.90.50.00.
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 Class II device clearance required; validate sterilization methods
• Medical vs adult use distinction critical for classification/documentation
• Include biocompatibility reports; pitfall is insufficient clinical claims substantiation