Nonwoven Surgical Drape Sheets from Japan
Sterile, folded nonwoven sheets (50 g/m²) with adhesive edges, packaged for institutional hospital use. Classified in HTS 5603.92.00.70 as ready-for-use nonwoven articles >25-70 g/m² for institutional sale.
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
• Provide sterilization certificates and FDA registration for medical device compliance
• Document grammage precisely; exceeds 70 g/m² shifts to 5603.93
• Institutional packaging (bulk cases) still qualifies if ready for direct hospital use