Paper Surgical Drape from Japan
Sterile drape sheet from non-woven cellulose webs used to cover patients during procedures, classified as apparel accessory. HTS 4818.50.0080 covers such hospital articles of paper pulp or cellulose fibers as 'other'.
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
• Obtain FDA 510(k) clearance docs for sterile claims during customs entry
• Specify 'hospital use' to differentiate from household tablecloths under 4818.30