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Acrylic Tow for Medical Textiles from Japan

Biocompatible acrylic filament tow for wound dressings and surgical fabrics with antimicrobial properties. HTS 5501.30.00.90 'other' includes medical-grade tow specifications. Low extractables critical.

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

• USP Class VI biocompatibility certificates required

• Sterile packaging and documentation mandatory

• FDA registration before textile processing