Medical Compression Elastic Bandage from Japan
2.8 cm wide woven elastic strip with 12% elastomeric yarn for compression wraps, with gummed selvages. Classifies under 5806.20.00 as narrow woven fabric exceeding 5% elastomeric content.
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
• Include FDA compliance docs if marketed as medical; affects entry summary
• Test yarn content independently to defend against 5% threshold challenges
• Declare exact use to avoid industrial textile misclassification