Surgical Drape Laminated Nonwoven Sheet from Japan
Sterile nonwoven SMS fabric laminated with breathable film, exceeding 150 g/m², used in operating rooms for fluid barrier drapes. HTS 5603.94.30.00 applies to this laminated nonwoven per chapter definitions.
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
• Obtain FDA 510(k) clearance docs for sterile barrier classification
• Confirm no rubber bonding to stay within 5603 plastics exclusion notes
• Label with exact weight and composition to prevent undervaluation disputes