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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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